Security Minister Brandon Lewis has written in the Daily Express about cracking down on the illegal activities of smugglers in order to protect vulnerable people being forced to undertake dangerous journeys. ----- Illegal migration is a criminal activity. Not only …
Tony Eastaugh, Home Office Director for Crime & Enforcement “We are tackling illegal migrant crossings on all fronts with every agency including Border Force, Immigration Enforcement, NCA and policing teams working in tandem with the French authorities. We have three …
Today's top stories include figures on Prevent and Channel referrals, coverage of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, Border Force patrols and statistics on police use of force. Prevent referrals There is widespread coverage, including in the FT, Telegraph, Times, Independent, Mail, …
Today's leading stories include reports of migrant crossings, Windrush compensation and coverage of the latest EU Settlement Scheme figures.
The work of Border Force: Border Force’s mission is to secure the UK border. Officers work at around 140 sea and air ports across the UK and overseas to ensure the smooth flow of people and goods over the border. …
Today's leading stories include a review into all forms of serious and organised crime, and a small boat incident. Serious organised crime review There is coverage in the Express, Telegraph and Times of the Home Secretary unveiling a wide-ranging review …
Border checks: Border Force searches lorries and containers entering the UK on a targeted basis. This includes using carbon dioxide detectors and motion sensors as well as sniffer dogs to detect clandestine on-board lorries and experienced Border Force staff identifying …
Today's leading stories include reports on efforts to stop small boats crossing the English Channel and the release of hate crime statistics.
Border Force resources in the Channel Border Force has a total fleet of five cutters and six Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPVs). Two CPVs and three cutters, HMC Vigilant, HMC Searcher and HMC Seeker, are currently deployed in the Channel working …
Today's top stories include an issue with an individual's biometric passport, and the seizure of heroin worth more than £40 million. Biometric passport error The Guardian reports that a university professor has criticised the Home Office after being stopped at airports …
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