MPs have called for the introduction of an immigration detention cap that will restrict the holding of detainees to a maximum of 28 days.
A report, produced by a cross-party group of MPs and peers, suggests Home Office officials are "failing to follow guidance" on using immigration detention sparingly and for the shortest period possible and recommends a detention cap be brought into force.
A protest has taken place at Yarl's Wood detention centre tonight after a Channel 4 investigation uncovered allegations that inmates were described by staff as "animals".
A spokesman for Bedfordshire Police said it was aware of a "small" and "peaceful" protest at the immigration removal centre.
A Serco spokesman said around a dozen women were involved in the demonstration and "we are talking to them".
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.