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Latest statement in response to small boat crossings

Posted by: Home Office news team, Posted on: 19 September 2025 - Categories: Reactive statements

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: “These small boats crossings are utterly unacceptable and the vile people-smugglers behind them are wreaking havoc on our borders. "Thanks to our deal with France, people crossing in small boats can be detained and the …

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Asylum and immigration – briefing note

Posted by: Home Office news team, Posted on: 2 September 2025 - Categories: Fact sheet

This briefing note was issued following the Home Secretary's Oral Statement on 1 September to aid reporting. UK-France Treaty International Cooperation  Returns & Enforcement National Crime Agency  Legislation  Asylum System Reforms  Asylum Accommodation  Refugee Family Reunion 

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