41,472 small boat arrivals in UK during 2025
Home Office brands 2025's 41,472 small boat Channel crossings 'shameful'. Explore the political fallout, new policies, and what the figures mean for UK immigration.
Category : Immigration
Ethical hacker from Bexley secures rare Australian visa
Jacob Riggs, 36, from Bexley, proved his elite cyber skills by hacking an Australian government system, securing a coveted 858 National Innovation visa. Read his unique story.
2025 Channel Crossings Second Highest on Record
Despite a pledge to 'smash the gangs', 41,472 migrants crossed the Channel in 2025. The figures heap pressure on the Labour government's immigration strategy. Read the full analysis.
DNA test reveals complex roots amid UK racism rise
A journalist's DNA test shows links to 15+ countries, challenging narrow views of belonging as racism and 'go home' rhetoric surge in UK politics and society.
ICE's $100m Recruitment Blitz for Mass Deportations
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement launches a $100m media campaign to hire thousands, offering $50k bonuses and $60k loan forgiveness to meet aggressive 2026 deportation targets.
ECHR Questions UK on Shamima Begum Citizenship Decision
The European Court of Human Rights is pressing the UK over its duty to trafficking victims before revoking Shamima Begum's citizenship. Read the latest on this landmark case.
ECHR Questions UK on Shamima Begum Citizenship
The European Court of Human Rights has intervened in the case of Shamima Begum, questioning the UK's 2019 decision to strip her citizenship. Read the latest developments.
Judge Sees Vindictive Prosecution Evidence in US Immigration Case
A US judge has unsealed documents suggesting a Salvadoran man's prosecution for human smuggling may be retaliation for a wrongful deportation. Read the latest on the high-profile case.
Comedian Denied US Entry Over Anti-Trump Social Media
Comedian Dom Joly says his US travel authorisation was rejected due to critical posts about Donald Trump. The incident highlights new fears over US border controls and social media screening.
UK hacker earns Australia's top visa by finding security flaw
A London man secured Australia's prestigious 858 visa, with a <1% success rate, after ethically hacking the government system. Discover how his cyber skills led to permanent residency.
Tonga added to US travel ban from January
The Trump administration's new visa restrictions target Tonga, sparking outrage over the 'unfounded' security threat. Community leaders warn of severed family and study links.
Activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah will not lose UK citizenship
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah will not be stripped of his UK citizenship over decade-old social media posts, government sources confirm. Discover the political fallout.
Judge halts end of protected status for South Sudanese migrants
A US federal judge has halted the termination of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals, citing the country's ongoing humanitarian crises. Read the full legal challenge details.
TikTok Streamer's Assault Case Dismissed by US Judge
A federal judge has thrown out an indictment against a Los Angeles TikTok creator shot by an immigration agent, citing constitutional violations. Read the full story.
British identity debate erupts over activist's citizenship
A row over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening national debate on what it means to be British, with new data showing shifting public attitudes. Explore the political implications.
US Visa Changes Risk Filipino Healthcare Worker Exodus
New US immigration rules under Trump could displace 20,000 Filipino healthcare workers, deepening a global staffing crisis. Discover the impact on the NHS and global health.
Migrant fatalities fall to 3,000 amid tighter border controls
A new report reveals over 3,000 migrant deaths en route to Spain in 2025, a sharp drop attributed to EU-funded border policing. Activists warn of more dangerous journeys.
FBI Deploys Resources to Dismantle Minnesota Fraud Schemes
The FBI has surged personnel to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud, citing a $250m Covid aid case as the 'tip of the iceberg'. Director Kash Patel alleges links to the state's Somali population, sparking political tension. Read the full story.
Bishop's refugee past fuels fight against US deportations
Bishop Michael Pham, a former Vietnamese boat refugee, now leads clergy and volunteers to accompany immigrants at ICE hearings in San Diego, offering spiritual support in the face of rising arrests.
Venezuelans Detail Torture After US Deportation to Salvadoran Prison
Exclusive: 252 Venezuelan men, wrongly labelled as gang members by the Trump administration, endured systemic torture in El Salvador's Cecot prison. Now free, they struggle to rebuild shattered lives.
UK ends DRC VIP visa privileges over migrant returns
The UK Home Secretary has revoked fast-track visa privileges for Democratic Republic of Congo officials amid a dispute over illegal migrant returns. Discover the details and implications.
UK imposes visa sanctions on DRC over migrant returns
The Home Office has removed preferential visa treatment for the Democratic Republic of Congo after it failed to agree to take back illegal migrants. Angola and Namibia have cooperated, averting sanctions. Read the latest on UK immigration policy.
Daughter Takes Over Vineyard After Father's Deportation
Alondra Sotelo Garcia now runs her father's Oregon vineyard business after his sudden deportation to Mexico, highlighting the human impact of US immigration policy on families and local economies.
Mum avoids jail for £285k cannabis smuggling
A young mother who smuggled £285,000 of cannabis into Manchester Airport claimed traffickers threatened to murder her child. Read the full court details.
Judge blocks US detention of British campaigner in censorship row
A US judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to detain British anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed. Read the latest on the visa ban row and its implications for free speech.
Hosting Refugees Made Our Christmas More Special
A London couple shares how opening their home to asylum seekers through Refugees at Home has enriched their lives, created lasting bonds, and brought new meaning to festive traditions. Discover their inspiring story.
Palau to take 75 US migrants for $15.5m aid
The Pacific nation of Palau agrees to host up to 75 migrants from the US in a deal securing millions in American aid. Read the full details of the controversial agreement.
Could Trump use 1807 law for ICE crackdowns?
A Supreme Court footnote has sparked debate over whether Donald Trump could invoke the 1807 Insurrection Act to deploy troops in US cities like Chicago, aiding ICE raids. Read the legal analysis.
Judge blocks Trump admin's $230m security grant cuts
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's move to slash over $230m in homeland security grants from states resisting immigration crackdowns. Read the full ruling details.
Boston Resists ICE Immigration Raids
Boston mobilises with 'strategised resistance' as ICE raids intensify. From a hotline to protests, the city pushes back against federal immigration crackdowns. Read the full story.
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