albania to return migrants have led to the 1800 people being sent back. that was having a deterrent effect. he also announced two more floating accommodation barges to house asylum seekers. here s the home secretary speaking to the house of commons. this is what the public wants and all politicians should get behind our bill. 0ur illegal migration bill will make clear to anyone coming here illegally that they will not be able to build a life in this country. instead they will be liable to be detained and will be swiftly removed either to their home country or relocated to a safe third country like rwanda. this is the deterrent factor we need to break the people smugglers business model. (pres)live now to westminster where i m joined by the shadow minister for immigration, stephen kinnock. the prime minister says his plan is working and in five months it s come into effect. the small boat crossings are down 20%. d0 effect. the small boat crossings are down 20%. , ., effect. t
this is bbc news, the headlines. ukraine says it is moving to offensive operations in what appears to be the start of the much anticipated counter offensive. doctors in afghanistan say the country faces a catastrophic mental health crisis especially among women and girls we have a special report. the un condemns the detentions in hong kong as tiananmen square anniversary, really shouldn t are restricted. commemorations. the uk home secretary has been briefing mps to tackle small boats crossing the english channel. earlier today the english channel. earlier today the prime minister said his plan is proving effective but says there is more work to do. he was speaking in kent where he said a deal with