Sky News joined a Home Office enforcement operation in South London. Despite a major push against illegal work, the morning's efforts resulted in just two arrests, with both individuals released on bail.
Kazem 'Kaz' Hamad, a key figure linked to Victoria's violent tobacco wars, has been arrested in Iraq for alleged global drug trafficking. Read the full story on the international police operation.
Sky News joins an immigration enforcement raid in South London as the Home Office reports an 83% surge in arrests for illegal working. Discover the challenges and the government's strategy.
The sister of Oliver Long, who took his own life after being targeted by illegal overseas gambling sites, demands action from the Gambling Commission. Read her call for change.
The UK government has reversed its plan to make digital ID cards compulsory for proving the right to work. Learn what this U-turn means for employers and employees.
A coroner heard how Ollie Long, 36, took his own life after using unlicensed offshore betting operators. The case highlights the dangers of sites targeting vulnerable people excluded from UK-licensed platforms.
Jo Jo Convenience in Fulham faces licence revocation after undercover officers repeatedly bought illegal cigarettes and duty-free vodka. A council review is set for January 20.
The Home Office faces fierce criticism for a new TikTok account showing deportation raids. Asylum charities warn the 'brutal' videos risk fuelling violence against migrants. Read the full story.
Home Office reports a 57% surge in illegal working raids to a record high. Keir Starmer tells Labour MPs his foreign policy work is linked to the cost of living crisis. Full political agenda for the day.
Home Office raids on businesses like nail bars and car washes surge by 77%, leading to over 12,300 arrests in 18 months. London, West Midlands, and South West see highest numbers.
Sky News joins German police on the frontline against people smugglers. As Germany toughens its asylum rules, experts warn the UK could become the next target for illegal migration. Read the full investigation.
An investigation reveals hundreds of UK peregrine falcon nests are being raided to supply a lucrative illegal trade to the Middle East, threatening protected species. Read the full story.
Two landlords have been ordered to pay £679,142 after illegally converting a family home into six cramped flats. Brent Council vows to crack down on rogue operators.
A man from Enfield has been fined nearly £2,000 after being caught on camera illegally dumping bulky waste. The council warns of a zero-tolerance policy. Report fly-tipping to your local authority.
A quarter of HMOs in England are illegal, creating squalid conditions and a public health emergency costing the NHS £1.4bn. Discover the grassroots fightback.
Exclusive data reveals hundreds of UK peregrine falcon nests raided in a decade, fuelling an illegal trade to meet soaring demand from elite UAE falconers. Read the investigation.
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.
Dive into the gripping third episode of the 'Missing in the Amazon' podcast. Uncover the full story of a British activist's disappearance in the rainforest. Listen now.
Barking and Dagenham Council is repossessing homes after discovering tenants illegally renting them on Airbnb. The council faces hurdles as the platform withholds key details.
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.
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.
Armed groups have built a vast illegal road network in Colombia's Amazon, driving deforestation for cocaine, gold, and meat. Explore the environmental and security crisis.
Panama's innovative fightback in the Darién Gap, using low-cost tech and co-investment, has dramatically cut illegal logging. This global model offers hope for forests worldwide.
Canterbury Bankstown council issues a 'cease use' order for the Al Madina centre, alleging it operates illegally as a prayer hall. The move follows scrutiny after the Bondi attack.
A North London charity shop was forced to close after a mountain of dirty pans and soiled clothes was fly-tipped outside. St Luke's Hospice in Harrow issues a desperate plea to donors.
Hounslow Council leader claims ignorance as councillor Hina Mir is fined for employing illegal worker. Discover the details and political fallout in West London.
Authorities are cracking down on illegal streaming devices across the UK and Ireland. See the full list of targeted areas and learn about the legal risks and security dangers involved.
French police fired tear gas at a group attempting to cross the English Channel overnight. The incident comes as over 40,000 people have made the journey in 2025. Read the latest on the migration crisis.
The UK government believes a new German law criminalising migrant smuggling facilitation will disrupt gangs storing boats in Germany. Read how this cross-border cooperation aims to secure UK borders.
A second illegal dumping of slaughtered geese in Norfolk sparks a public health alert. Authorities warn the meat may be unsafe and are appealing for information.