Oldham grooming failures spark national inquiry
A new national inquiry will probe how authorities in Oldham failed child grooming victims, examining the role of ethnicity and culture in the flawed response. Read the full investigation.
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21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.
21 arrested in Lithuania over balloon cigarette smuggling
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
1983 Welsh beach bunker drug smuggling plot exposed
The incredible true story of a secret beach bunker in Wales that led to an international drug smuggling bust. A new BBC documentary reveals how locals helped foil the plot. Watch Cannabis Cove: Operation Seal Bay tonight.
Record crackdown on smuggling gangs sees 33% surge
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.
Romanian lorry drivers jailed for smuggling 49 migrants
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal
SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.
Grooming Gang Survivor Demands Urgent Action in Scotland
A woman reveals horrific abuse by Asian grooming gang in Edinburgh care homes and demands government action to protect vulnerable young women from sexual exploitation.
Starmer vows grooming gang inquiry will probe London
PM Keir Starmer pledges the national grooming gangs inquiry will investigate London, directly challenging Mayor Sadiq Khan's previous stance on the scandal. Read the full story on the political clash.
Preston people smuggler jailed for 17 years
Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.
EU immigration crackdown fuels smuggling gangs
A decade after Europe's migrant crisis began, anti-immigration policies have forced migrants onto dangerous routes while making smuggling gangs more powerful than ever. Explore the human impact.
UK Government Launches Major Grooming Gangs Inquiry
The Home Office has initiated a comprehensive review of grooming gang operations across Britain, focusing on cultural barriers and institutional failures that hampered previous investigations.
Migrant children in Norway armed with grenades by gangs
Shocking investigation reveals how Norway's failed integration policies have left migrant children vulnerable to criminal gangs, with teenagers carrying contract hits and even grenades in Oslo's underworld.
British woman in Georgia prison drug smuggling scandal
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
Mother confronts Sadiq Khan over grooming gang claims
An emotional mother whose daughter fell victim to exploitation challenges London Mayor's claim that Asian men don't target young girls, as investigation reveals shocking scale of abuse.
Police dismantle people smuggling ring in Epping Forest
UK authorities uncover sophisticated people smuggling network operating from Epping Forest, with direct links to criminal gangs in France.
Phillips challenges Starmer on grooming gangs response
Labour MP Jess Phillips challenges party leader Keir Starmer on his approach to grooming gangs, questioning why he singled out British-Pakistani perpetrators while broader systemic failures persist.
Grooming gangs inquiry: 'Hugely wasted opportunity'
The long-awaited grooming gangs inquiry exposes how political correctness and institutional failures allowed exploitation to continue unchecked across multiple UK towns and cities.
Grooming gang victim quits inquiry, sues MP
A prominent victim of grooming gangs resigns from a major inquiry, accusing Labour MP Jess Phillips of defamation and claiming political interference in the investigation process.
Met Police launches major grooming gangs investigation
Scotland Yard initiates sweeping inquiry into child sexual exploitation after review reveals catastrophic police failures in handling grooming gang cases across multiple communities.
Starmer vows to smash criminal boat gangs in Germany visit
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces aggressive new strategy to combat people smuggling networks and reform UK immigration system during German visit.
Labour's grooming gangs inquiry in chaos after resignation
The Labour Party's rushed investigation into grooming gangs faces collapse as lead counsel steps down amid criticism of its chaotic structure and political motivations.
Grooming Gang Survivors Demand Public Inquiry Justice
Exclusive: Survivors of grooming gangs reveal how institutional failures left vulnerable children exposed to exploitation, as calls grow for a comprehensive public inquiry.
Jess Phillips steps down from grooming gangs inquiry
Labour MP Jess Phillips resigns from government inquiry into child grooming gangs following Conservative criticism, raising questions about political interference in sensitive investigations.
UK grooming gangs inquiry in crisis over internal disputes
The UK government's landmark inquiry into grooming gangs faces internal turmoil as advisers disagree on investigation parameters and chair selection, threatening to delay justice for victims.
Labour grooming gangs inquiry crisis deepens
Exclusive: Labour's landmark investigation into grooming gangs faces collapse as victims threaten to walk away, demanding shadow minister Jess Phillips resigns over allegations of a cover-up. The crisis deepens as key advisors consider quitting the adviso
Survivors demand Jess Phillips return or quit panel
Five survivors of grooming gangs have threatened to resign from a government panel unless Labour minister Jess Phillips is reinstalled, creating an early crisis for the Prime Minister.
Jess Phillips retains PM's backing in grooming gangs inquiry
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirms Labour MP Jess Phillips maintains Prime Minister's full backing amid Conservative criticism of her appointment to lead grooming gangs investigation.
Jess Phillips demands national grooming gang inquiry
Labour MP Jess Phillips calls for urgent national inquiry into grooming gangs after uncovering widespread failures in protecting vulnerable children across the UK.
Grooming Gang Inquiry Chair Accuses Government of Obstruction
The head of Britain's grooming gangs inquiry reveals shocking government obstruction as officials refuse to hand over crucial documents, raising concerns about political interference in child protection investigations.
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