"UK Government Faces Heavy Defeats in House of Lords Over Rwanda Asylum Bill"

The UK government has faced five defeats in the House of Lords over its bill to revive the proposed Rwanda deportation scheme, with peers backing changes to make it easier for judges to challenge the designation of Rwanda as a safe country for asylum seekers. The bill is part of the government's plan to prevent small boats crossing the English Channel, but critics argue it puts people at risk and undermines the independence of the courts. The bill will now return to the Commons, where the government is likely to overturn the changes, leading to a potential "ping pong" process between MPs and peers.