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The group previously said they believed they “can hold out in the tunnel for several weeks and hope in this time that a court will rule against HS2 for breaking the law by attempting an eviction without a court order and during the national coronavirus lockdown”.

“Seeing how people in Calais are treated by our authorities is deeply shocking. They are hounded night and day, exposed to the bitter winter elements, denied food and shelter and subject to regular police brutality."

A look back at the key moments, the heroes and the villains of one of the UK's darkest years.

Boris Johnson features as the UK becomes the first European nation to pass the “grim milestone”.

“What I can tell you is that we truly did everything we could, and continue to do everything that we can," he said.

The scheme is designed to help some migrants in the UK to leave voluntarily.

Barclays bank last month warned there had been a 20% surge in scams targeting businesses over the past five months as criminals attempted to capitalise on the changes that Brexit would bring.

“I am incredibly proud of the dedication and commitment our colleagues have shown and this payment is about recognising their unrelenting hard work," the CEO said.

“The man was vaccinated despite thousands of local people on the Government’s priority list still waiting anxiously and patiently."