The UK's top border chief has been sacked after claiming hundreds of high-risk flights landed without risk.

David Neal was ousted after losing the confidence of Home Secretary James Cleverly.

A Home Office spokesperson said: “We have terminated the appointment of David Neal, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, after he breached the terms of appointment and lost the confidence of the Home Secretary.

“The planned recruitment process for the next Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration is in progress.”

Neal and Cleverly were at loggerheads just hours before after the now-sacked border boss claimed hundreds of high-risk flights landed in the UK without security checks.

Border Force check the passports of passengers arriving at Gatwick Airport