January 7, 2026
UK Cancels First 2026 Flight Returning Asylum Seekers to France
The UK government's first 2026 deportation flight returning asylum seekers to France was cancelled. Detainees scheduled to fly to Paris were informed last minute. Reasons remain undisclosed. This is the first cancellation of a 'one in, one out' removal flight to France, sparking questions over its cost and fairness.