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 Home Office powers allow Border Force to seize phones and search mouths at Manston processing centre. Campaigners call it 'inhumane' and question its legality.
US Governor Kristi Noem urges TPS for Venezuelans, citing 'failed socialist state'. UK analysts weigh impact on global refugee policy and political rhetoric. Read the full analysis.
Judge Hannah Dugan resigns following her conviction for obstructing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant in her Milwaukee courtroom. Read the full story on the political fallout.
A major new report argues British citizenship must be a permanent right, not subject to removal. Read the key findings and political reactions.
Six months after violent riots targeted immigrants, Ballymena remains gripped by fear. Official silence and community patrols overshadow a fragile peace. Explore the aftermath.
2025 was the deadliest year for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in over two decades, with 31 fatalities in custody. The deaths occurred amid record detention numbers.
Venezuelan community in Doral, Florida, erupts in joy after Nicolás Maduro's capture, but Trump's plan for US control of Venezuela sparks wariness and deportation fears. Read the full analysis.
Britain's 21,000-strong Venezuelan-born community expresses complex emotions after US forces seized President Nicolás Maduro. Read their stories of hope, fear, and concern for Venezuela's future.
Olu Sowemimo, born in London, spent 15 years fearing deportation due to a complex nationality law. His story highlights the hidden impact of Britain's immigration system on children. Read his journey to belonging.
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.
A Minnesota daycare owner denies fraud after a viral video prompts Trump to suspend $185m in federal childcare payments for 19,000 children. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.