British far-right activists are increasingly travelling to northern France to intimidate asylum seekers. Aid groups link the rise to mainstream political rhetoric, as vandalism and hate graffiti surge.
Young Ethiopian migrants face kidnapping and extortion in Johannesburg as the 'southern route' becomes more perilous. Read the full investigation into this growing crisis.
UK Border Force officers can now seize mobile phones from migrants arriving in small boats. The new law also targets smugglers' supply chains with severe prison sentences. Read the latest on the Channel crossing crackdown.
New data reveals a 13% surge in migrant Channel crossings for 2025, heaping pressure on PM Keir Starmer. With Reform UK rising, we analyse the government's stalled policies and voter frustration.
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.
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.
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.
Six UK immigration officers face charges of stealing from migrants and money laundering. The defendants are due at Westminster Magistrates' Court in January. Read the full details.
Families face lengthy delays at Dover as French border IT failure disrupts festive getaways. Port advises passengers not to arrive early and to allow extra time. Read the latest travel updates.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas greetings in Jerusalem's Old City, The Guardian's picture editors curate Thursday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Office unlawfully failed for years to protect vulnerable immigration detainees from inhuman treatment. The landmark case centres on Brook House near Gatwick.
Controversial new Home Office powers permit searches inside children's mouths for hidden SIM cards. Critics condemn the move as 'dystopian brutality' that prioritises criminality over dignity.
Exclusive report on Western families leaving for Russia, citing 'woke' policies and persecution. Over 2,000 apply for Putin's new visa scheme. Discover their stories.
Over 2,000 Westerners, including a Texan family, have applied for Russia's 'shared values' visa, seeking refuge from what they call 'woke' policies. Discover their journey.
Exclusive: Meet the Western families fleeing 'woke' policies for Russia's conservative society. Discover why 2,275 applicants have sought the Shared Values visa since August 2024.
Donald Trump announces immediate termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somali migrants in Minnesota, affecting community of 705 nationwide. Read the full story.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major UK immigration overhaul, doubling settlement time to 10 years and adding penalties. Learn how it affects you.
Two million legal migrants face a decade-long wait for settled status under new UK government proposals. Discover the impact on health workers and benefit rules.
Exclusive logs reveal dramatic rescue of 49 migrants from sinking dinghy in English Channel. New details show children among those rescued in one of last year's largest operations.
More than 100 migrants have been sent back to France under the UK's 'one in, one out' agreement. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calls it a 'milestone' in border control efforts. Read the latest developments.
British expats are moving to Malta for its 15% income tax rate and familiar comforts like red postboxes. Discover why this Mediterranean island is attracting UK migrants and the local backlash.
No 10 announces accelerated removal process for Vietnamese migrants entering Britain through unofficial channels as part of new immigration crackdown.
The UK government has signed a landmark agreement with Vietnam to facilitate the return of migrants, addressing small boat crossings and illegal immigration concerns.