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Activists say plans to deport people before Christmas will tear families apart and put lives at risk amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission condemns Home Office's "hostile environment" policies.
In a letter to ministers and senior civil servants, the prime minister also warned them not to leak "private conversations".
The home secretary has mastered the non-apology over the years.
Sir Alex Allan has resigned after Boris Johnson overruled his findings that the home secretary breached the ministerial code.
At least one immigration removal centre has already seen an outbreak of coronavirus, while detainees are left in limbo.
Former cabinet secretary Lord Mark Sedwill said the inquiry's initial findings were "with him", referring to the prime minister.
Department says it will stop the "exploitation" of the immigration system as commercial flights are grounded.
Shelter, Streets Kitchen and The Outside Project hit out over new rules that "criminalise" those on the street, and raise fears for LGBTQ+ homeless people.
Home Office "blue sky thinking" reported to have explored a wave machine and processing migrants on remote island.