UK ministers acknowledge detention of asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda

Dozens of detentions have taken place across UK, say sources, as move prompts demonstrations around country

UK ministers have acknowledged for the first time that they are detaining asylum seekers to be removed to Rwanda, prompting demonstrations outside Home Office buildings.

Nationwide operations began this week to detain adult men and women, with more activity due to be carried out over the next 11 weeks leading up to a one-way flight to east Africa.