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Yvette Cooper demoted after migrant policy failures

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been moved from her role following severe criticism of her handling of the small boats crisis and the multi-million pound migrant hotel scandal, in a major Labour shadow cabinet shakeup.

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 houses migrants in Essex tent camp amid Channel crisis

Exclusive: The UK government has been forced to erect emergency tented accommodation on a former airbase in Essex to house a surge of small boat arrivals, as ministers admit the asylum system is under 'enormous pressure'.

UK Plans Mandatory ID Cards for All Migrants

Exclusive: Ministers consider mandatory biometric IDs for all migrants in the UK, sparking fierce debate over efficacy and civil liberties. Could this be the solution to the Channel crisis?

Small Boats Surge: Govt Accused of Dodging Scrutiny

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper launches a scathing attack on the government's handling of the migrant crisis as new figures reveal a sharp rise in Channel crossings, accusing ministers of avoiding accountability.

70 Migrants Dead in English Channel Boat Tragedy

In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.

Cooper: Govt's Secret France Deal 'Dangerous Incompetence'

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper launches a scathing attack on the government's 'secret deal' with France, warning of a summer surge in Channel crossings and accusing ministers of a catastrophic failure in border security.

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

Switzerland's Peace Shattered by Migrant Teen's Death

The fatal police chase of a 15-year-old migrant on an e-scooter has transformed Switzerland's tranquil city of Lausanne into a cauldron of violence, exposing deep-seated tensions over immigration and policing.

UK Asylum Protests: Residents Vow 'Weeks of Demos'

Furious protests have ignited across the UK as local communities vow sustained action against government plans to house asylum seekers in hotels and former military bases. This in-depth report covers the growing civil unrest and the political firestorm ov

Migrant in free hotel steals £1k designer jacket

A Georgian asylum seeker, housed at a taxpayer-funded hotel, has been accused of stealing a £1,000 designer jacket just nine weeks after arriving in the UK. A court heard his defence that he was 'forced' to commit the theft.

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

Migrant stowaway found in British couple's camper van

A British couple's holiday nightmare as an illegal migrant is discovered hiding in their camper van's rear garage after crossing the Channel from Calais. The incident raises serious questions about border security.

UK Migrant Hotel Protests Erupt Into Clashes With Police

Tensions boil over across Britain as local communities protest the housing of asylum seekers in hotels. From Merseyside to Essex, demonstrations escalate into clashes with police, revealing deep-seated frustrations over the UK's immigration policy.

Migrant guilty of groping spree on taxpayer-funded stay

A Sudanese asylum seeker, housed in a luxury hotel at the public's expense, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women while working as a delivery rider. The case ignites a firestorm over the UK's immigration and justice systems.

Jenrick targeted in Calais migrant camp incident

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick was pelted with bottles during a visit to a migrant camp in Calais, while French police reportedly ignored the incident. Reports suggest dozens are preparing to cross the Channel.

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