TikTok landlords boast of letting to illegal migrants
Shocking investigation reveals landlords openly advertising properties exclusively for illegal immigrants on TikTok, sparking Home Office investigation into Britain's shadow rental market.
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Channel migrant crossings surge despite Rwanda policy
Exclusive analysis reveals dramatic increase in small boat crossings despite government's Rwanda policy, with hundreds making the perilous journey in recent days.
Batman migrant jailed for piloting Channel dinghy
An asylum seeker who brazenly piloted an overcrowded inflatable boat across the English Channel while wearing a Batman t-shirt has been sentenced to prison, exposing ongoing small boat crisis.
Labour's small boats crisis: New minister under scrutiny
Exclusive analysis reveals the daunting challenges facing Labour's new Border Security Minister as the small boats crisis continues. Discover why critics are questioning the appointment and what it means for UK immigration policy.
UK border chief frustrated with French inaction on small boats
Britain's top border official expresses mounting frustration with France's failure to stop migrant boats, revealing a growing diplomatic rift over Channel crossings.
Border Chief: No Quick Fix for Channel Migrant Crisis
Britain's Border Security Commander Martin Hewitt delivers sobering assessment that small boats crossing won't be solved rapidly, amid record Channel arrivals and ongoing policy challenges.
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.
Labour's bold plan to end small boat crossings revealed
Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals Labour's comprehensive strategy to tackle illegal migration and small boat crossings, promising to smash criminal smuggling networks and restore border control.
Dover migrant surge: 1,659 arrivals in 72 hours
Dover faces relentless small boat arrivals with 1,659 migrants crossing the Channel in three days, pushing the yearly total beyond 36,000 amid growing political pressure and operational challenges for Border Force.
France cancels Channel crossings meeting with UK
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper reveals French officials cancelled crucial Channel crossings meeting, raising questions about cross-Channel cooperation.
Migrants mock French police in Channel crossing to Dover
Exclusive footage reveals migrants laughing at French authorities while crossing to Dover, raising serious questions about border control effectiveness and Anglo-French cooperation.
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.
Trump border policies drive record low US immigration
Former President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies contributed to a dramatic plunge in US border crossings, reaching unprecedented lows as immigration becomes a central election issue.
Minister backs Trump-style deportation force for UK
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch proposes radical new approach to immigration enforcement, drawing inspiration from US policies as Channel crossings continue.
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
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.
French court blocks UK deportation, blow to Sunak's migrant plan
A French court has blocked the deportation of a migrant to the UK, challenging the British government's flagship asylum policy and exposing fresh tensions in the cross-Channel migration pact.
Over 1,000 migrants cross Channel in day, setting 2025 record
The UK faces a major immigration event as more than 1,000 people arrived via small boats in just 24 hours, marking the highest daily total of 2025 and intensifying pressure on government resources.
1,000 Migrants Cross Channel in Single Day as Scheme Fails
More than 1,000 migrants reached UK shores in 13 small boats yesterday, marking one of the busiest days of the year and raising serious questions about the effectiveness of the government's deterrence policies.
Iranian migrant removed from France under UK-France deal
An Iranian migrant who reached the UK via small boat has been removed from France under a bilateral agreement, raising questions about Channel crossing policies and Anglo-French cooperation on immigration.
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.
UK and France sign new deal to stop small boat crossings
Britain and France announce a landmark agreement to increase patrols and intelligence sharing in a major effort to stop dangerous small boat crossings in the English Channel.
UK demands France stop all migrant boat crossings in tense clash
Home Secretary James Cleverly issues a formal request to French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin to stop all migrant Channel crossings, escalating diplomatic tensions over the small boats crisis.
Illegal Traveller encampment invades Surrey's 'Millionaires' Village'
Residents of affluent Windlesham, Surrey, are in a standoff with an illegal Traveller site. Local authorities have begun legal action after caravans occupied a local field, prompting serious safety and environmental concerns.
UK-France Sign New Deal to Stop Migrant Boats
Britain signs a new multi-million pound deal with France to dramatically increase patrols and surveillance on French beaches, aiming to stop small boat Channel crossings before they launch.
Labour's small boat plan collapses amid legal chaos
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's flagship scheme to tackle Channel crossings is on the brink of collapse, overwhelmed by legal challenges and a lack of French cooperation. The Prime Minister's promise to 'stop the boats' faces its first major test.
Cleverly to France: Halt Channel Crossings After Migrant Deaths
Home Secretary James Cleverly issues a stern ultimatum to French authorities following the death of five migrants, including a child, in the English Channel. The UK intensifies pressure to stop the dangerous crossings.
Kent Police Ramp Up Patrols Amid Surge in Channel Crossings
Exclusive: Kent police and Border Force escalate operations amid a significant increase in small boat migrant crossings in the English Channel. New government measures face scrutiny as arrivals continue.
Labour accused over border crisis as unescorted migrant boat lands
The Labour government confronts a major border security crisis as an unmanned migrant vessel lands in Kent, marking the first such incident in nearly three years and sparking fierce political criticism over immigration policy failures.
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