The number of migrants who have arrived in the UK in small boats across the Channel this year is approaching 10,000, as two more vessels arrived on Sunday.
A total of 103 people made the crossing in two boats on Saturday, bringing the total so far this year, not including Sunday’s arrivals, to 9,803.
This compares with 7,217 by the same date last year and 8,693 in 2022, 3,112 in 2021 and 1,492 in 2020.
There were 29,437 arrivals in 2023, down 36 per cent from a record 45,774 arrivals in 2022.
Women and children were the first to be taken off the boats on Sunday morning as they were taken into Dover on-board a Border Force vessel.
“The unacceptable number of people who continue to cross the Channel demonstrates exactly why we must get flights to Rwanda off the ground as soon as possible," a Home Office spokesman said.
“We continue to work closely with French police who are facing increasing violence and disruption on their beaches as they work tirelessly to prevent these dangerous, illegal and unnecessary journeys.
“Last year they stopped 26,000 people from reaching our shores.
“We remain committed to building on the successes that saw arrivals drop by more than a third last year, including tougher legislation and agreements with international partners, in order to save lives and stop the boats.”
The government has said it expects to deport 5,700 asylum seekers to Rwanda this year.
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Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.
“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.
“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”
If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.
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