No 10 slams smugglers as record 232 migrants cross Channel
Downing Street criticises 'reckless' smugglers after a record 232 migrants cross the Channel in one boat, surpassing the previous record set in July.
Category : Immigration
Gronant asylum housing plans spark residents' concerns
Residents in Gronant, Flintshire, are worried about Home Office plans to use a new 15-home development for asylum accommodation, with 13 homes earmarked.
Burnham Can End Migrant Crisis but Won't, Says GB News Host
GB News presenter Dawn Neesom says Andy Burnham could stop illegal immigration if he wanted, citing Sweden's success, as 950 migrants crossed the Channel.
Iran issues tough demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran demands US 'correct its behaviour' before reopening Strait of Hormuz, as UAE reports ship attacked by Iranian missile.
Home Office error leaves wife with no right to stay in UK
An Italian man in London faces losing his wife's right to remain after the Home Office admitted an error in granting his settled status.
Fury at secret Home Office asylum plan for Gronant
Residents of Gronant in Flintshire are furious over secret plans to house asylum seekers at a former institute site, with up to 52 people potentially affected.
Home Office reverses asylum accommodation suspension in Durham
The Home Office has lifted a three-month suspension on acquiring asylum accommodation in County Durham, citing an urgent need for 100-150 additional bed spaces.
Iran issues Trump 'surrender document' with nine conditions
Iran has set nine conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including $300 billion compensation, US troop withdrawal, and a ban on American and Israeli vessels.
Iran's nine conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran demands $300bn, US withdrawal, and vessel bans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, in what is dubbed the 'American surrender document'.
UK urged to copy Sweden's migration tactics
Sweden's migration minister says the UK can cut small boat arrivals by adopting his country's strict asylum policies, which have slashed claims to a 40-year low.
Salford golf club seeks licence for outdoor drinks
TeeClub at Sovereign Point applies to serve alcohol in an outdoor seating area by Salford Quays, with a licensing hearing set for August 14.
France Halts Small Boats at Sea 10 Times Since Spring
French authorities have halted small boats at sea in the Channel 10 times since spring, challenging UK claims that police refuse to intervene.
Judge Blocks TPS Termination for South Sudan
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals was unlawful, blocking the termination and allowing them to remain in the U.S.
Tory social housing plan risks family homelessness
Tories plan to evict foreign nationals from social housing, risking family homelessness. Labour criticises proposal as 'unserious' and 'unworkable'.
Aipac Super Pacs spend millions in California race
Aipac-linked Super Pacs have spent over $5m in California's East Bay congressional race to defeat progressive Aisha Wahab and support Melissa Hernandez.
Kim Jong-un Missing, South Korea Seeks Peace
South Korea calls for peace with North Korea amid Kim Jong-un's two-month absence, last seen in June meeting Chinese counterparts.
Small boat crossings drop 45%: what's behind the fall?
Small boat arrivals in the UK are down about 45% compared to last year, sparking political debate over the cause, with experts saying it's complex.
Burnham's Holiday as UK Migrant Crisis Deepens
More than 2,000 illegal migrants arrived in Burnham's first fortnight, while 1,087 were returned to France under one-in, one-out, netting 30 more accepted.
UK migrant crisis: 79,589 granted asylum in record surge
New figures reveal 79,589 asylum claims granted between 2018-2025, as record 173 migrants crammed onto one boat in Channel crossing.
Migrants Urged to Break into Ceuta Again as Crisis Intensifies
Thousands reportedly urged to break into Ceuta from Morocco again, intensifying Europe's immigration crisis. Updates to follow.
Labor to Cut Migration Despite Burke Speech Delay
Labor will proceed with migration cuts despite postponing Tony Burke's National Press Club address, as refugee advocates lament a missed opportunity to unite Australians.
Burnham migration stance could worsen UK border crisis
Shabana Mahmood avoids tough migration action while Andy Burnham's soft approach may worsen the crisis, warns Ameer Kotecha.
EU migration chief criticises Spain's migrant plan
EU migration commissioner Magnus Brunner says Spain's plan to regularise undocumented migrants is 'not a good signal' for Europe, amid divisions over the Ceuta crisis.
UMD teacher of the year detained by ICE in Texas
ICE detained Berhanu Kibret, a University of Maryland pharmacy instructor and recent 'teacher of the year' awardee, at Dallas-Fort Worth airport over an expired visa.
Eritrea tops UK illegal migration list, data shows
Eritrea has become the top nationality for illegal arrivals in the UK, with 7,301 detected in the year to March 2026, as small boats dominate.
Children beg PM to stop 1,250-man migrant camp in village
Children in Piddington, Oxfordshire, write to PM Andy Burnham, fearing plans for a 1,250-man migrant camp will ruin their village and park.
70,000 of 72,000 Ceuta migrants returned to Morocco
Spain's interior minister says 70,000 of the estimated 72,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta have returned to Morocco, and the rest are being processed.
Iran says it was poised to strike Ukraine before apology
Iran claims it prepared strikes on three Ukrainian sites but cancelled after Kyiv's apology. No evidence provided; Ukraine hasn't responded.
Migrant surge overwhelms Spanish enclave of Ceuta
Around 60,000 migrants flooded into Ceuta, sparking clashes with police and a political crisis as Spain and the EU scramble to respond.
Reform UK Navy Plan to Stop Small Boats Deemed Unfeasible
Reform UK's proposal to use the Royal Navy to stop small boat crossings is unrealistic, say experts, due to legal and operational hurdles.
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