Mahmood's migrant arrest record high, but boats persist
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood touts a record 17,400 illegal worker raids under Labour, yet risks repeating her predecessor's failure to stop small boat crossings. Analysis by John Rentoul.
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Record 8,971 arrests in UK illegal working crackdown
UK enforcement against illegal working hits historic peak with 12,791 business raids. Home Secretary unveils new £5m funding and stricter checks. Full details inside.
Illegal working arrests hit historic high under Labour
Home Office data reveals a record 12,322 arrests for illegal working in Labour's first 18 months, an 83% surge. Yet only one in seven have been deported. Read the full analysis.
Record illegal worker arrests in UK enforcement surge
UK immigration enforcement visits and arrests for illegal working soared to record levels in 2025. Discover the government's crackdown strategy and its impact on businesses.
Facebook Visa Fraud Exposed in Undercover Probe
An undercover investigation reveals brazen consultants on Facebook Marketplace are selling UK skilled worker visas using sham jobs and forged documents, fuelling illegal migration.
Facebook visa fraudsters sell UK permits for £12k
An undercover investigation reveals brazen consultants on Facebook Marketplace are selling UK skilled worker visas using sham jobs and fake documents, exploiting legal routes for illegal migration.
NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani's 'Stand Up to ICE' Advice Sparks Fury
New York City's incoming socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, faces backlash after urging immigrants to 'stand up' to ICE agents. Critics accuse him of flouting federal law.
Trump's Border Czar Defends ICE Raids Targeting Somalis
Donald Trump's border advisor, Tom Homan, clashed with CNN's Dana Bash over ICE operations in Minnesota, insisting they target only criminal illegal aliens and not US citizens. Discover the full story.
£3.1m illegal tobacco seized in north London raids
Barnet Trading Standards officers have seized over £3 million worth of illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes in a major crackdown across north London. Read about the raids and arrests.
Poll: Public turns against Trump's ICE raids
A shocking new poll reveals plummeting approval for ICE as the public reacts to controversial Trump administration raids. Discover the full story behind the numbers.
FEMA storm survey halted as ICE raids take priority
FEMA agents were pulled from Chicago storm damage assessment over concerns ICE raids would spark community backlash. Read how immigration enforcement is impacting disaster relief.
US Citizens Detail Trauma from Trump ICE Raids
Southern California residents testify to lasting trauma from Trump administration ICE raids, with US citizens unlawfully detained. Read the full investigation.
Charlotte ICE Raid Protests: Tires Slashed by Activists
Mass student walkouts in Charlotte protest ICE operations as political scientist Dr Jason Johnson reports agents' tires slashed. Discover the escalating immigration enforcement tensions.
ICE Raids Empty Classrooms, Cause Student Absences
Donald Trump's immigration enforcement operations near schools lead to thousands of student absences and campus trauma. Learn how ICE raids impact education.
Anti-ICE protest at Home Depot over immigration raids
Nearly 100 demonstrators staged a 'buy-in' protest at Home Depot, purchasing and returning 17p ice scrapers to disrupt business and demand an end to ICE operations at the stores. Read more on this escalating immigration policy clash.
New Orleans Braces for Major Federal Immigration Crackdown
New Orleans prepares for the arrival of 250 federal agents as Trump's immigration crackdown targets the city. Residents organise resistance and assert 'We have rights'.
US veteran considers lawsuit after ICE protest arrest
Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old US Air Force veteran, plans a civil lawsuit after charges were dropped following his arrest and injury at an Illinois ICE protest. Read his story.
Charlotte ICE raids spark protests and business closures
Federal immigration raids in Charlotte have triggered widespread protests and business closures as citizens and non-citizens face arrests. Read how the community is responding.
ICE Raids in Raleigh Lead to 200+ Arrests
Federal immigration agents detain over 200 people in Raleigh, North Carolina, in one of the largest ICE operations this year. Learn about the community impact and legal response.
81 Arrested in North Carolina Immigration Raids
Federal immigration raids in North Carolina lead to 81 arrests, sparking protests over aggressive enforcement tactics. Read the full story and learn more.
Charlotte protests over aggressive US immigration raids
Over 130 people detained in Charlotte immigration crackdown, sparking protests and accusations of racial profiling. Governor warns operation is 'stoking fear' in the community.
Charlotte protests Border Patrol raids with 81 arrests
Charlotte communities are reeling after federal immigration raids led to 81 arrests, sparking protests and causing business districts to grind to a standstill.
ICE Raids in Charlotte Lead to Dozens of Arrests
Dozens arrested in Charlotte, NC, as federal immigration agents conduct raids, sparking protests and community fear. Read the latest on the 'No Border Patrol In Charlotte' rally.
Border Patrol Raids in Charlotte Cause Widespread Fear
Federal immigration sweeps in Charlotte, NC, target churchgoers and workers, sparking protests and accusations of constitutional rights violations. Read the full report.
Trump's Immigration Raids Target Democratic Charlotte
Federal agents surge into Charlotte, North Carolina, in the latest Trump administration immigration crackdown, sparking fear and political condemnation. Read the full story.
20 Photos of the Week: Global Crises Unfold
From Russian attacks on Kyiv's power grid to US immigration raids and Cop30 climate protests. See the past week's defining moments captured by leading photojournalists.
Victoria Introduces New Laws to Protect Retail Workers
Victoria announces groundbreaking legislation to criminalise violence against retail and hospitality staff, with offenders facing up to 10 years in prison. Read about the new protections.
Chicagoans organise against ICE raids amid Operation Midway Blitz
Chicago residents organise MigraWatch trainings and Whistlemania events to combat Trump's Operation Midway Blitz ICE raids. Learn how communities fight back against illegal detentions.
Austria bans Hamas in nationwide security crackdown
Austria has outlawed Hamas-related activities nationwide, with police raids targeting multiple properties in Vienna as part of a major counter-terrorism operation.
Rail worker killed protecting passengers in knife attack
Tributes pour in for brave railway employee Darren Sherwood, fatally attacked while shielding commuters during violent knife assault at Huntingdon station.
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