Channel crossing boat fire: 173 migrants rescued
Nightmare crossing ends in rescue More than 170 migrants have been rescued after their boat caught fire in the middle of a Channel crossing on Tuesday morning, with the UK government insisting that “all will be returned” to France. The boat was attempting to reach the UK when its engine caught fire, according to the […]
1 month ago
Italy suspends Schengen agreement with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Around 50,000 people are reported to have crossed the border Italy has temporarily suspended its Schengen Area agreement with Spain over the Ceuta migrant crisis. Earlier today, Spain sent troops to bolster security in its North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants swam from Morocco into the territory on Thursday (31 July). At […]
1 month ago
Ceuta: Spain sends troops as thousands cross from Morocco
At least 15 people died trying to reach Ceuta Spain is sending troops to bolster security in its North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants swam from Morocco into the territory on Thursday. At least 15 people drowned trying to reach the enclave, as the BBC News reported, in one of the largest […]
1 month ago
European nation to vote on introducing world’s first-ever population cap
It would be an unprecedented move A European nation is set to vote this weekend on introducing the world’s first ever population cap. It is no secret that one of the most contentious matters facing our ever-globalising world is that of the movement of people. Whether for or against, migration is a topic always on […]
2 months ago
UK net migration plummets to lowest level since 2021
The number of people claiming asylum is down 12% and he number of asylum seekers in hotels is down by a third Net migration into the UK has dropped by almost half, falling to the lowest level since 2021. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics released on Thursday showed that net migration fell […]
3 months ago
Almost 60,000 illegal migrants removed from UK since Labour came to power
This is the highest figure in 10 years Nearly 60,000 unauthorised migrants and convicted criminals have been removed or deported from the UK since Labour came into power in the summer of 2024. Some 58,500 illegal migrants have left the UK, the highest number in 10 years, according to officials. Official figures from the Home […]
7 months ago