Britain could offer Albanians a “bespoke route” to have their immigration cases heard quicker in a bid to “grip” the number of arrivals, the Government has said.

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick said the proposals under consideration could make it easier to return unsuccessful applicants to Albania, with talks expected with Tirana and the French to ease the “serious” situation.

MPs previously heard that some 12,000 Albanians have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel so far this year, of whom 10,000 are single, adult men. This is compared with 50 in 2020.

Mr Jenrick said he will be “giving a lot of thought in the coming days” on what can be done in conjunction with the Albanian authorities.

He told the Commons: “Around a quarter of those individuals who crossed the short strait this year alone have come from Albania. On some boats 80% of the individuals are coming from Albania.

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