UK-Greece pact targets Channel and Med people smugglers
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper signs a new UK-Greece agreement to tackle smuggling gangs and disrupt small boat supplies. Includes £1.5m for North African job schemes.
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Foreign Spouses Cost UK Taxpayers Billions, Report Finds
A shocking report reveals foreign partners on visas cost the UK state an average of £109,000 each. Read the full analysis and political reaction here.
Migration could hit 300,000 by 2030, adviser warns
The UK's net migration could rise to around 300,000 by the end of the decade, a key government adviser predicts, as overseas student and worker numbers rebound. Read the full analysis.
Asylum Seekers Pose Lifetime Fiscal Burden, Report Finds
Official advisers reveal asylum seekers have an 'unambiguously negative' fiscal impact, costing hundreds of thousands each. Read the full MAC report analysis.
Brexit adds 'new dimension' to Channel crossings
MPs told Brexit is 'part of the narrative' for migrants crossing the Channel, as the UK lost a key returns agreement with the EU. Read the full analysis.
UK-North Macedonia migrant hub talks after Rwanda scheme axed
The UK is negotiating a new migrant 'return hub' with North Macedonia, aiming to deter Channel crossings. This follows the scrapping of the Rwanda plan and record-high arrivals.
Major Gaps in UK Migration Statistics Revealed
A new report exposes critical gaps in UK migration data, leaving ministers unable to track illegal migrants or human rights claims. Discover the findings and the government's new reforms.
UK Migration Data 'Full of Holes', Report Finds
A major report reveals critical gaps in UK migration data, leaving policymakers and the public unable to assess immigration's true impact. Experts warn this fuels misinformation and hinders reform.
UK net migration drops 69% in dramatic shift
Official figures reveal UK net migration fell 69% to 204,000, creating political challenges for Labour as sectors like social care face recruitment crises. Discover the real story.
Australia's Migration Policy: Who Drives 'Big Australia'?
Analysis reveals the surprising truth behind Australia's migration numbers and which political party actually fuels temporary migration growth. Discover the facts behind the rhetoric.
French Police to Intercept UK Migrant Boats
French authorities will begin intercepting small boats carrying migrants across the English Channel following a UK plea. The new strategy aims to tackle the dangerous crossings that have seen over 39,000 arrivals this year.
UK Net Migration Falls to 204,000, Down 78% from Peak
UK net migration drops to 204,000, a 78% fall from its 2023 peak. Explore the key figures, policy impacts, and future trends shaping this dramatic shift.
Asylum seekers make up 44% of UK net migration
New data reveals asylum seekers account for 44% of UK net migration, a figure that has doubled since 2019. Discover the economic implications and the full analysis.
UK Net Migration Falls to 204,000, Lowest Since 2021
UK net migration drops 69% to 204,000, the lowest annual figure since 2021. Discover the key drivers behind this significant decline and the government's new plans.
UK Net Migration Falls 69% to 204,000
New ONS figures reveal UK net migration dropped to 204,000 in year to June 2025, the lowest level since 2021. Discover what's driving this dramatic decline.
UK Net Migration Drops 69% to 204,000
Official figures reveal UK net migration has fallen dramatically to 204,000 in the year to June 2025. Discover the key factors behind this significant shift.
UK Announces Major Overhaul of Legal Migration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a 'contribution-based model' for UK settlement, extending the default qualifying period from five to ten years. Learn how the new rules affect migrants.
French police use nets to stop Channel migrant boats
French police will deploy large nets to intercept small boats in the Channel, a controversial tactic warned could cause fatalities. Read the full report on the new UK-France migration strategy.
UK Net Migration Revised: Higher Peak, Sharper Fall
Revised ONS figures reveal UK net migration hit a higher peak of 944,000 before a sharp fall to 345,000. New data methods provide a clearer picture. Read the full analysis.
UK net migration hits record 944,000 in revised figures
Revised official statistics reveal UK net migration reached unprecedented 944,000, significantly higher than previous estimates. Discover what this means for Britain's future.
UK Home Secretary announces sweeping asylum system changes
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the UK's largest asylum overhaul in a generation, modelling Danish policies to deter illegal Channel crossings. Read the full details.
Iranian man returned to France after second boat crossing
An Iranian man who made his second dangerous small boat crossing of the English Channel has been returned to France under new UK-France returns agreement, raising questions about border policy effectiveness.
Universal Credit: Full migration by 2026 confirmed
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced its final timeline for moving legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, affecting millions across Britain. Discover what this means for you and when the changes are coming.
Samantha Armytage Joins Today Show in Major TV Move
Exclusive: Channel Seven's beloved former Sunrise host Samantha Armytage makes stunning return to television, joining Channel Nine's Today Show in bombshell career switch that's set to redefine morning television wars.
ECHR Chief Warns UK Faces Isolation Over Migration
The European Court of Human Rights president signals unprecedented changes to migration rules while cautioning Britain about diplomatic isolation in landmark statement.
Channel 4 cancels The Bridge reality show
The reality competition series 'The Bridge' faces cancellation after failing to capture audience attention, marking another casualty in Channel 4's programming lineup.
Channel migrant crossings hit 4-day pause - longest in year
The English Channel has experienced its longest migrant-free period in over a year, with no crossings recorded for four consecutive days as the Home Office's intensified enforcement measures show early signs of impact.
Channel crossings surge with 900 migrants in three days
New government figures reveal a significant increase in small boat crossings, with nearly 900 migrants reaching Kent in just three days amid ongoing policy challenges.
Starmer attacks government over Channel crossings crisis
Labour leader Keir Starmer launches scathing attack on government's handling of small boat crossings amid diplomatic tensions with France over new asylum policies.
Virgin Trains eyes Channel Tunnel return in rail comeback
Richard Branson's Virgin Trains could make a dramatic return to UK railways with plans to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, challenging Eurostar's long-standing monopoly on cross-channel rail travel.
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