UK ‘failing migrant children’

Thousands of lone migrant children are living in squalid conditions or are vulnerable to gangs of smugglers after being let down by European countries including the UK, a report has warned.

Youngsters face a culture of disbelief and suspicion, while authorities try to avoid taking responsibility for their care and protection, according to the Lords EU committee.

Peers said witnesses painted a “harrowing” picture of squalor, destitution and desperation that unaccompanied minors face across the EU.