Crowborough spends £16k on CCTV as migrants move in
Crowborough Town Council approves £16,000 CCTV upgrade as 540 male asylum seekers prepare to move into a local barracks. Locals protest and seek judicial review.
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Migrants allege severe harm in UK detention, call for UN probe
Around 80 migrants detained under Labour's scheme allege severe physical and psychological harm at a Heathrow removal centre. They demand a UN investigation into their treatment.
First 2026 Migrants Arrive in UK via Channel in Freezing Cold
The first small boat migrants of 2026 have arrived in Dover, Kent, in bitterly cold weather. Read about the new Home Office powers to seize phones and the ongoing Channel crisis.
First 2026 migrant boat reaches Dover in freezing conditions
The first small boat migrants of 2026 have arrived in Dover. Read about the new Home Office powers to seize phones and the ongoing Channel crisis.
41,472 small boat arrivals in UK during 2025
UK Home Office brands 41,472 small boat Channel crossings in 2025 'shameful'. Figures show second highest annual record, despite slowdown in final months. Read the full analysis.
41,472 Channel Crossings in 2025, Second Highest on Record
Small boat arrivals in the UK reached 41,472 in 2025, the second highest annual figure ever. The data deals a blow to PM Keir Starmer's pledge to cut crossings and dismantle smuggling networks. Read the full analysis.
Small boat crossings rise 13% in 2025, girl among dead
Home Office data reveals 41,474 people crossed the Channel in small boats in 2025, a 13% rise. Read the full analysis of the figures and the government's new crackdown.
Channel migrant crossings second highest on record in 2025
41,472 migrants crossed the Channel to the UK in 2025, the second highest annual figure. Explore the data, government response, and the ongoing political debate.
Two Countries Agree to Take Back Deported Migrants
Angola and Namibia agree to accept deported citizens after UK visa ban warning. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood demands DRC cooperation or faces penalties. Read the latest on UK immigration policy.
GPs offered £135k to treat foreign criminals in detention
Doctors are being offered salaries of £135,000 a year to provide healthcare to foreign criminals and illegal migrants in detention. The role, funded by taxpayers, has sparked political controversy.
Green Leader: Use £476m for Migrant Compassion, Not Policing
Green Party leader Zack Polanski calls for £476m of UK taxpayer money to fund humanitarian aid for migrants in France, not border policing. Read his controversial Christmas message.
Six Immigration Officers Charged Over Migrant Thefts
Six immigration officers face charges including conspiracy to steal and money laundering following a Home Office investigation into thefts from migrants. They are due in court on 29 January.
Small Boat Arrivals Exceed 41,000, Challenging Labour Vow
Over 41,000 migrants have crossed the Channel in 2025, casting doubt on government promises. Read the latest figures and analysis on the ongoing crisis.
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.
Mouth Searches for SIM Cards on Illegal Migrants
UK police gain enhanced powers to search migrants for hidden phones and SIM cards at ports. The controversial move aims to disrupt smuggling networks but faces human rights criticism.
Police Get Powers for Migrant Mouth Searches for SIMs
UK police gain powers to search migrants' mouths for SIM cards at ports. The move aims to tackle Channel smuggling gangs, but faces human rights criticism. Read the full story.
Child migrants face mouth searches for SIM cards under new rules
Controversial new Home Office powers permit searches inside the mouths of children arriving by small boat for hidden SIM cards. Charities condemn the 'invasive' measures. Read the full report.
Crowborough protests against 600-migrant army camp plan
Over 2000 furious Crowborough residents marched for a fourth weekend against a Home Office plan to house 600 lone male migrants in a local army camp. Locals are spending thousands on security amid safety fears.
FlexiSpot Black Friday: £100 Off Ergonomic Chairs
FlexiSpot's early Black Friday sale slashes £100 off its Which? Best Buy ergonomic chair, plus huge discounts on standing desks. Upgrade your home office now!
OBR Casts Doubt on Labour's Small Boat Plan
The Treasury watchdog questions Labour's timeline to stop Channel crossings and close asylum hotels, warning of a £1.4bn budget shortfall by 2028/29. Discover the financial risks.
Stay warm working from home without heating
Discover five clever products that keep you warm while working from home this winter, saving money on heating bills. Stay cosy and productive with these essential items.
Migrants given 'cheat sheet' for UK asylum claims
A 25-page Arabic manual is coaching migrants to falsely claim to be from Kuwait's stateless Bidoon minority to exploit the UK asylum system. The Home Office vows action.
UK's 30-Year Wait for Illegal Migrants: New Immigration Rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils the UK's biggest legal migration overhaul in 50 years. Illegal migrants face 30-year waits for settlement, while low-skilled workers could wait 25 years. Discover the new rules.
Four dead as migrant boats capsize off Libya coast
At least four Bangladeshi migrants died when their boat capsized near Al Khums, Libya. A second vessel carrying 69 people remains missing amid rising Mediterranean deaths.
Graphic leaflets warn migrants of Channel dangers
Exclusive: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood authorises grim images of small boat tragedies in new campaign to deter asylum seekers from crossing the Channel. Discover the government's new hard-line strategy.
42 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Libya
At least 42 migrants are presumed dead after their boat capsized off Libya. Seven survivors were found after six days at sea. Read more on the Central Mediterranean crisis.
Grindr Gang Preyed on Lonely Men in Burglary Scam
Organised crime group used fake Grindr profiles to target gay men across Britain, stealing over £700,000 in luxury goods and cash in calculated home invasion scheme.
Record Small Boat Crossings Defy UK Government Crackdown
Despite heightened security measures and political promises, small boat migrant crossings across the English Channel have surged to unprecedented levels, raising urgent questions about border control effectiveness.
Migrants found hidden in car on French island
French authorities made a shocking discovery on the picturesque Île d'Oléron after finding five migrants concealed in a vehicle's secret compartment during a routine check.
Home Office clears migrant camp in Epping Forest
UK authorities dismantle temporary shelters in Essex woodland used by migrants, as small boat arrivals persist despite government crackdown.
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