From Monday, UK border officials can seize phones from small boat arrivals to combat people smuggling gangs. The new legal powers aim to save lives and disrupt trafficking networks. Read the full update.
Official data shows Britain has accepted more asylum-seekers from France than it has sent back under Labour's flagship agreement. Read the full analysis of the scheme's impact.
Official figures reveal 41,472 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year, the second highest annual total on record. Explore the political fallout and new government policies.
Legacy benefits are ending. Learn the crucial steps, deadlines, and how to secure transitional protection before the March 2026 migration to Universal Credit.
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.
Groups of migrants were brought into Dover by Border Force following a series of overnight Channel crossings. The 2025 total has now exceeded 40,000. Read the latest on the UK's response.
Groups of migrants were brought into Dover by Border Force following overnight small boat crossings from France. The 2025 total has now surpassed 40,000. Read the latest on the UK's response.
Groups of migrants brought into Dover by Border Force after overnight Channel crossings. Over 40,000 have made the journey in 2025. Germany passes new law targeting smugglers.
New German law imposes 10-year prison terms for smugglers targeting the UK. The move boosts UK-Germany cooperation to tackle illegal migration and organised crime.
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.
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.
Official advisers reveal asylum seekers have an 'unambiguously negative' fiscal impact, costing hundreds of thousands each. Read the full MAC report analysis.
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.
Labour's Shabana Mahmood faces pressure to reject Tory asylum rules that could 'help those seeking to build division'. Key figures warn against implementing the policy.
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.
Dozens of delivery riders are being deported after a major UK immigration operation. Read about the 171 arrests and new laws targeting illegal work.
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.
Simon Cowell returns to launch a new global boyband in a Netflix docu-series. All episodes drop on December 10. Discover the cast and what to expect.
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.
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.
Official data shows a 33% surge in arrests and seizures against smuggling networks following the PM's pledge. Read the full report on the UK's border security offensive.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The UK's economic watchdog reveals Labour's mandatory Digital ID cards will cost £1.8bn, with funding source still unidentified. Discover the budget implications.
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.
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.
Revised official statistics reveal UK net migration reached unprecedented 944,000, significantly higher than previous estimates. Discover what this means for Britain's future.