Border chief warns of new Channel migrant surge
Britain's borders chief reveals alarming new migration patterns with increased violence against police, while Labour's anti-smuggling pledge faces implementation challenges.
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UK border officers sent to Balkans to fight people smuggling
British border security experts are being sent to the Balkans to disrupt sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting the UK, as the government launches a new offensive against cross-channel migration routes.
UK sends border officers to Balkans to fight people smugglers
Exclusive: British border officers are being sent to the Balkans frontline in a major new offensive against criminal gangs orchestrating small boat crossings, as Labour government announces sweeping immigration reforms.
Luxury yacht migrant smuggling op exposed on Kent coast
Exclusive investigation reveals how a multi-million pound yacht became the latest vessel in sophisticated people-smuggling operations, running aground near Kingsdown with French-registered vehicle aboard.
Yacht captain jailed for people smuggling to East Sussex
A yacht captain has been sentenced to prison for smuggling migrants across the English Channel to East Sussex in a brazen maritime operation uncovered by authorities.
UK Western Balkans deportation policy faces legal challenge
The Home Office's controversial plan to fast-track deportations to Rwanda-style safe countries faces European court scrutiny as legal experts warn of human rights violations.
UK-France deal to tackle Channel migrant crossings
Britain's Home Secretary announces landmark agreement with France to intensify efforts against dangerous small boat crossings and people smuggling networks.
Cooper reveals plan to tackle Channel crossings
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces comprehensive strategy to combat small boat crossings through enhanced European cooperation and intelligence sharing.
Cooper warns of Balkan security threat to UK
Shadow Home Secretary warns of growing Russian and Chinese influence in Serbia and North Macedonia, urging immediate government action to prevent security threats to Britain.
Four Balkan nations sign historic cooperation pact
Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, and Slovenia sign landmark agreement to boost economic ties and regional stability, marking significant diplomatic progress in the Western Balkans.
Brit dies swallowing cocaine packets on Dubai flight
A British national has died in a suspected drug smuggling tragedy after swallowing multiple packets of cocaine during a flight to Dubai. The incident has sparked international warnings about the extreme dangers of body packing.
Balkans Snow Chaos Paralyzes Serbia and Bosnia
Extreme winter weather brings Serbia and Bosnia to a standstill with record snowfall, causing widespread travel disruption, school closures, and emergency responses across the region.
Historic Snowfall Paralyzes Balkan Region
The Balkan nations face a severe weather crisis as unprecedented heavy snowfall blankets Bosnia and neighbouring countries, causing major transport disruption, school closures, and emergency responses.
Bosnia on the Brink: Experts Warn of Looming Conflict
International experts sound alarm over rising ethnic tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, warning the fragile peace could collapse as nationalist rhetoric intensifies across the Western Balkans.
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
Police launch £350k boat to fight people smugglers
Devon and Cornwall Police deploy new high-speed patrol boat in £350,000 operation to combat rising people smuggling activity across Southwest coastline, intercepting illegal Channel crossings.
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.
Chinese firms sell boats to migrant smugglers via Amazon-style sites
Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese e-commerce platforms are supplying migrant smugglers with large inflatable boats, fuelling the dangerous Channel crossings from Turkey to Europe.
Why Labour's Rwanda plan won't stop small boats
Exclusive: Zia Yusuf reveals why Labour's Rwanda plan won't solve the Channel crossing crisis and what government must do instead to tackle people smuggling.
Teen Girls Raped on Migrant Boat to Europe
Exclusive report reveals two teenage girls were brutally raped by men aboard an overcrowded migrant boat crossing from Libya to Europe. The harrowing ordeal occurred as the vessel drifted for days, exposing the dire risks faced by women and children on th
Serbia's Vučić defies West, vows independent foreign policy
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić declares his nation will not yield to Western demands to align with foreign policy agendas, asserting Serbia's sovereignty and commitment to military neutrality amidst escalating geopolitical tensions.
Smuggler's Warning: 2,000 Migrants a Day Could Cross Channel
An exclusive investigation reveals a people smuggler's boast that new, larger boats could ferry 2,000 asylum seekers to Britain daily, turning the Channel crossing into an industry worth hundreds of millions.
Sally Rooney Absent from London Award Ceremony for Dublin Honour
Bestselling author Sally Rooney was notably absent from the London ceremony where she was awarded the 'Freedom of the City of Dublin'. Discover the personal reasons behind her decision not to attend.
Mark Ronson's 'Night People': A Raw Coming-of-Age Memoir
Acclaimed producer Mark Ronson bares his soul in 'Night People', a candid memoir detailing his journey from an anxious outsider to a Grammy-winning music icon. Discover the stories behind the hits.
Venezuela: Starving Children Used in Unethical Food Trials
Exclusive: An investigation reveals that Venezuelan scientists are conducting controversial dietary studies on severely malnourished indigenous children without proper ethical approval or parental consent, raising serious human rights concerns.
Albania uses AI to boost its EU membership bid
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama reveals how embracing AI and digital innovation, including a partnership with Microsoft, is streamlining bureaucracy and bolstering the nation's bid to join the European Union.
UK and France sign new Channel security pact to stop small boats
In a landmark move, UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper finalises a new security agreement with France, pledging millions to tackle small boat crossings and disrupt criminal smuggling networks in the Channel.
IndiLiSi & People Tree: Redefining UK Sustainable Fashion
Discover how IndiLiSi and People Tree are revolutionising UK fashion with their commitment to sustainable materials, Fair Trade practices, and timeless, elegant designs. Your definitive guide to building an ethical wardrobe.
Paul Mescal Reveals Plan For Four Children
Oscar-nominated star Paul Mescal opens up in a candid interview about his future family dreams, desire for four children, and the profound life lessons learned from his father's cancer battle.
Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams: Inside Their London Romance
Exclusive details on the budding relationship between Normal People star Paul Mescal and singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams, from their London outings to their low-key approach to love.
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