Bombshell update on UK's failed Rwanda scheme payout

Bombshell update on UK's failed Rwanda scheme payoutThis is a breaking news story. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Aaron Newbury, Political Correspondent, Michael Knowles, Home Affairs and Defence Editor 10:30, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Updated: 10:32, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Rwanda won't be paid millions (Image: Getty)The British Government will not have to pay millions of pounds to Rwanda after a failed migrant deportation deal, a court has ruled. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favour of the Government's case against Rwanda over the deal, which was agreed by the previous Tory administration. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the latest politics news - straight from our team in Westminster and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyUnder the conditions of the agreement, illegal migrants would have been deported to Rwanda – but it was cancelled in July 2024 when Labour took office.The Rwandan government claimed the UK was in breach of the deal, demanding tens of millions of pounds.This is a breaking news story and is being updated. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Read more: Job crisis for young Brits revealed by shock migrant stats