Migrant Phones Seized in New UK Border Security Law
New powers allow UK officers to seize mobile phones from migrants to target smuggling gangs. The move is part of Labour's accelerated plan to close asylum hotels. Read the full story.
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New Powers to Seize Phones from Channel Migrants
UK authorities can now confiscate mobile phones from small boat arrivals without arrest. The move aims to dismantle smuggling networks as Channel crossings hit 41,472 in 2025. Read the full story.
New Powers Let Officers Seize Migrant Phones Without Arrest
UK police can now confiscate phones from small boat arrivals without arrest to target smuggling gangs. PM Starmer also pushes to close asylum hotels before 2029.
New phone seizure powers for UK border officials start
From Monday, UK border officials can seize phones from small boat arrivals to combat people smuggling gangs. The new legal powers aim to save lives and disrupt trafficking networks. Read the full update.
New phone seizure powers for small boat arrivals begin
From Monday, UK border officials can seize phones and SIM cards from small boat migrants to combat people smuggling gangs. The government says the move will save lives. Read the latest.
US Ends Venezuelan TPS, Offers Refugee Status Path
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirms Venezuelans under revoked Temporary Protected Status can apply for refugee status, as the Trump administration pushes for a new leader in Caracas.
Citizenship Row: Abd el-Fattah & Begum Cases Examined
The debate over stripping British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's citizenship highlights concerns over conditional rights. Experts warn it fuels hard-right myths about British identity. Read the full analysis.
Judge resigns after immigrant arrest obstruction conviction
Judge Hannah Dugan resigns after being convicted of obstructing ICE agents. The case sparked a fierce debate over judicial independence and immigration enforcement. Read the full story.
Citizenship Rights Debate: Abd el-Fattah and Begum Cases
The debate over stripping British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's citizenship raises fundamental questions about the conditional nature of Britishness. Read expert analysis on immigration policy and national identity.
Judge Resigns After Conviction for Obstructing ICE
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan resigns following her conviction for obstructing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant in her courtroom. Read the full story on the political fallout.
Deported Burglar Parties in Mayfair While Claiming Asylum
Shocking footage shows twice-deported Albanian criminal Dorian Puka enjoying VIP nightclub luxury in London as his asylum claim prevents his removal. Read the full story.
Why compassion at sea is not applied equally
A festive tragedy in Devon exposes the unequal response to lives lost at sea. As migrants perish in the Channel, we must demand equal compassion for all, regardless of their journey.
British Passport 'Cheapened' by Record Citizenship Grants
Campaigners warn Britain's 'soft touch' citizenship system is devaluing the passport, as grants soar to 269,000. The scandal over extremist Alaa Abd El-Fattah intensifies the backlash.
Trump Administration Announces Major Policy Shifts
The Trump administration has revealed a series of significant policy changes focusing on immigration and economic reform. Discover the key details and potential impacts.
Tory MP urges Labour to block Shamima Begum's UK return
Conservative MP Chris Philp calls on the Home Secretary to guarantee ISIS bride Shamima Begum is never allowed back to Britain, as European judges question the UK's decision. Read the latest developments.
Seven dead, dozens missing after Gambia migrant boat capsizes
A migrant boat bound for Europe capsized off Gambia, killing seven with dozens missing. 102 survivors rescued in a major search operation. Read the latest on this tragedy.
Migrant Found Guilty of Sexual Assault in London
Abid Sherzad, 25, faces prison after assaulting a woman who fell asleep near London Bridge. The Afghan national was found guilty at Croydon Magistrates' Court. Read the full report.
DHS condemned for using artist's work without permission
The US Department of Homeland Security is under fire for using Japanese artist Hiroshi Nagai's artwork without permission to promote its deportation agenda. Read the full story.
Asylum seeker denied casino winnings over immigration status
A man seeking asylum in the US claims a Chicago casino refused to pay his $1,250 slot machine jackpot due to his limited-term ID. The incident highlights tensions over immigrant protections in Illinois. Read the full story.
White House AI meme targets Somalis over fraud claims
The Trump administration escalates its campaign against Minnesota's Somali community, sharing an AI-generated video and freezing funds after viral fraud allegations. Read the full investigation.
Anti-migrant groups hijack women's rights agenda
Experts warn that narratives around sexual violence and child safety are being cynically co-opted by anti-immigration activists to promote their agenda and recruit more women.
Bulgaria's First Digital Nomad Visa Opens for Applications
Bulgaria has officially launched its inaugural digital nomad visa, offering a new route for remote professionals. Learn the eligibility criteria, income requirements, and application process.
British-born man denied citizenship for 15 years
Olu Sowemimo, born in London, spent 15 years fearing deportation after discovering he wasn't a UK citizen. His story exposes flaws in Britain's nationality system and the impact of proposed immigration changes.
UK-born man's 15-year fight for citizenship
Olu Sowemimo, born in London, spent 15 years fearing deportation before securing British citizenship. His story highlights flaws in the UK's nationality system and the impact of proposed immigration changes.
UK's Channel migrant deal labelled a 'joke' as figures reveal imbalance
Official data shows the UK has accepted more asylum seekers from France than it has returned under Labour's flagship deal, as small boat crossings hit second-highest annual total. Read the full analysis.
UK's Channel migrant deal branded a 'joke' as figures revealed
Official data shows Britain has accepted more asylum-seekers from France than it has sent back under Labour's flagship agreement. Read the full analysis of the scheme's impact.
Asylum seeker denied casino jackpot over immigration status
A man seeking asylum in the US claims a Chicago casino refused to pay his $1,250 slot machine winnings due to his limited-term ID. The incident highlights tensions over immigrant protections in Illinois.
41,472 small boat arrivals in UK during 2025
Official figures reveal 41,472 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year, the second highest annual total on record. Explore the political fallout and new government policies.
41,472 small boat arrivals in UK during 2025
UK Home Office brands 41,472 small boat Channel crossings in 2025 'shameful'. Figures show second highest annual record, despite slowdown in final months. Read the full analysis.
Trump's Immigration Enforcers Dance at Mar-a-Lago Party
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller were filmed dancing to 'Ice Ice Baby' at Trump's New Year's Eve gala, while son Barron looked unimpressed. Read the full story on the surprising display.
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