Pro-migrant flag organiser jailed for smuggling plot
The organiser of a pro-migrant flag campaign on the White Cliffs of Dover has been sentenced to three years for his role in a foiled people smuggling operation across the English Channel.
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Chinese & Indian Channel Crossings Surge 100%
Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic shift in Channel crossings, with a 100% surge in Chinese and Indian nationals. The Home Office faces a new migration crisis as it grapples with sophisticated smuggling networks and international asylum claims.
Cooper slams Farage and Badenoch over migrant rhetoric
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch of exploiting the small boats crisis with inflammatory language, warning it undermines national security and public trust.
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.
UK Asylum Seekers Hit 20-Year High Despite Small Boats Pledge
Exclusive analysis reveals UK asylum applications have soared to their highest level in two decades, with small boat arrivals from France now the primary route, overtaking traditional methods and overwhelming the Home Office's processing system.
Labour's Cooper demands France action on small boats
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the UK government of a 'complete failure' on small boats and urges a new returns agreement with France to tackle the crisis in the Channel.
Labour MPs revolt against Yvette Cooper over small boats crisis
Labour faces internal revolt as backbenchers demand tougher asylum rules. Yvette Cooper scrambles to tighten policies amid small boat crossings from France, not conflict zones.
Cooper's Asylum Overhaul: Fast-Track Deportations Plan
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces a major new asylum plan, introducing fast-track removals for applicants from specific countries and new counter-terror style orders to tackle smuggling gangs.
Cooper's pledge: Scrap asylum hotels and stop small boats
Labour's Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows to end the 'wasteful' use of hotels for asylum seekers and tackle the small boats crisis with a new cross-border police unit, as she outlines Labour's immigration strategy.
Yvette Cooper pledges to end asylum hotel use and stop small boats
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vows a Labour government would rapidly clear the asylum backlog and end costly hotel use, while tackling small boat crossings with a new cross-border police unit.
Record number of people smuggling gangs disrupted
Home Office data reveals a dramatic surge in successful operations against criminal networks orchestrating illegal Channel crossings, with a 73% increase in disruptions.
Reform UK Accuses Tories of Stealing Immigration Policies
Reform UK leader Richard Tice launches scathing attack on the Conservative Party, claiming they have 'stolen' his party's policies on immigration and small boats, while Labour's Bridget Phillipson criticizes government infighting.
Farage Condemns £6.2m Daily Cost of Asylum Hotels
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage condemns the UK government's 'catastrophic failure' on immigration as spending on hotel accommodations for asylum seekers hits a staggering £6.2 million per day. Exclusive figures reveal the immense financial and social toll
UK faces £50m French bill for Channel migrant patrols
Britain could be forced to pay France millions for maritime patrols intercepting migrant boats in the Channel, sparking fears of a new post-Brexit financial demand from Paris.
Archbishop condemns Farage's 'un-Christian' migrant rhetoric
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has launched a scathing critique of Nigel Farage's inflammatory language on immigration, labelling it 'un-Christian' and a betrayal of British values of compassion.
Labour's Digital ID Card Plan for Immigration Crisis
Exclusive: Shadow Chancellor Pat McFadden reveals Labour's proposal for a digital ID card system to tackle illegal immigration and end the small boats crisis, marking a major shift in UK migration policy.
Cake Shop Loses £1k After Single Fake Review
A family-run cake business in Birmingham faces financial ruin after a single one-star review falsely accusing them of racism causes bookings to collapse overnight.
Best Small Car 2024 UK: The Ultimate Test Winner Revealed
Our expert team has put every major small car through its paces. Discover which model triumphed as the best small car for value, style, and driving fun in our definitive 2024 review.
UK considers leaving ECHR to stop small boat crossings
Exclusive: Ministers are actively debating a radical post-Brexit strategy to quit the European Convention on Human Rights, aiming to implement the stalled Rwanda asylum plan and end the small boats crisis.
Nigella Lawson's Favourite Sydney Deli Closes After 13 Years
Sydney's iconic Small's Deli in Darlinghurst, a celebrated haunt of foodies and chef Nigella Lawson, has served its final sandwich. Owners Ben and Lisa Small announce their emotional farewell, citing a perfect storm of rising costs and the desire for a ne
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
Starmer: Illegally entering UK will mean detention and return
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer takes a hardline stance, vowing to detain and return all who enter the UK illegally, as over 650 migrants cross the Channel on Bank Holiday Monday.
UK Mulls Paying Taliban to Take Back Channel Migrants
Reform UK proposes a controversial new plan to send asylum seekers arriving via small boats back to Afghanistan, with reports suggesting the British government would pay the Taliban to accept them. The policy, mirroring the Rwanda scheme, aims to deter da
Farage Slams Starmer Over Soaring Channel Crossings
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accuses PM Keir Starmer of creating de facto open borders as migrant Channel crossings hit record highs, vowing to make immigration a key election issue.
Farage Warns of Public Order Threat from Small Boats
Brexit architect Nigel Farage issues a stark warning, declaring the small boats crisis a 'genuine threat to public order' and revealing a hardline strategy for the mass removal of illegal migrants from the UK.
UK detains 1,000+ migrants in 24 hours as boat crossings surge
UK authorities detain over 1,000 migrants in 24 hours amid a dramatic surge in Channel crossings, straining processing facilities and igniting political debate over immigration policy.
Farage's 'Mass Deportation' Plan Triggers Political Storm
Nigel Farage unveils controversial 'emergency immigration plan' featuring mass deportations and offshore processing centres, triggering intense debate across Westminster.
Over 900 migrants cross Channel in 24 hours
A surge of more than 900 migrants crossed the English Channel in a single day, marking one of the highest daily totals this year and intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's new government to address the ongoing small boats crisis.
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