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People smugglers target West Country to evade Kent patrols

Exclusive police intelligence reveals human smugglers are redirecting small boat crossings to Devon and Cornwall coastlines as border enforcement intensifies along traditional Kent routes. Authorities warn of dangerous new patterns emerging in Channel cro

Smugglers target South West coast as new UK route

Police reveal organised crime gangs are exploiting Devon and Cornwall's rugged coastline, with small boat crossings increasing dramatically as authorities battle new smuggling tactics.

The One Show Paused After Tragic Death of Guest

BBC's The One Show was forced to pause its live broadcast after hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas received the devastating news of a guest's sudden passing just moments after their interview.

Ideal Age for a Career-Boosting Sabbatical Revealed

Groundbreaking research from the University of Sussex pinpoints the ideal age and career stage for a successful sabbatical, with 35 emerging as the sweet spot. Discover why a mid-career pause could be the key to unlocking long-term professional fulfilment

German Media Mocks UK's Post-Brexit Asylum Chaos

German press engages in 'schadenfreude' as UK's asylum system buckles despite Brexit promises. Reports highlight infrastructure strain and political hypocrisy as small boat crossings continue to soar.

People Smugglers Drugging Children on Small Boats

Exclusive report reveals criminal gangs are sedating young children with powerful antihistamines to keep them quiet during perilous Channel crossings, as crossings hit record numbers.

UK Small Boat Arrivals Surge 24% in May

New Home Office figures reveal a dramatic 24% increase in small boat crossings for May 2024, with 882 migrants arriving in a single day amid ongoing political debate over immigration policy.

Labour's Rwanda asylum deal collapses in £300m fiasco

Exclusive: The UK's new Labour government faces a major immigration crisis as a key asylum deal with Rwanda collapses. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's flagship policy is in disarray, sparking fears of a fresh surge in Channel crossings and a £300 million b

Cooper's pledge: Scrap asylum hotels and stop small boats

Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to end the 'wasteful' use of hotels for asylum seekers and tackle the small boats crisis with a new cross-border police unit, as she outlines Labour's immigration strategy.

Farage's 'Sadist Showman' Stunt Sparks Fury Over Migrant Video

Nigel Farage faces a firestorm of criticism after a controversial campaign video targeting small boat migrants was branded 'racist' and a 'cynical ploy' by rivals and campaigners. The Reform UK leader is accused of putting political spectacle ahead of gen

Farage Warns of Public Order Threat from Small Boats

Brexit architect Nigel Farage issues a stark warning, declaring the small boats crisis a 'genuine threat to public order' and revealing a hardline strategy for the mass removal of illegal migrants from the UK.

Raye Halts O2 Show Overcome With Emotion

BRIT Award-winning sensation Raye was overcome with emotion during her biggest headline show to date at London's O2 Arena, forcing her to pause her performance. The powerful moment of vulnerability came as she addressed the crowd about her journey to the

Woman arrested in small boats people smuggling probe

A 49-year-old woman from Kent has been arrested by the National Crime Agency on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration, as part of a major crackdown on small boat smuggling networks operating across the Channel.

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