Illegal Immigration

Stricter bloc-wide rules come into force today as worries persist over soft UK-Ireland border

By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published 12 June 26

Under the Radar Victims often lose thousands of dollars in the ploys

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 29 April 26

Today's Big Question Making the UK less of a ‘pull factor’ for illegal migrants is a ‘massive long-term battle’, as home secretary sets out toughest measures yet

By The Week UK Published 17 November 25

Today's Big Question Rightward shift on immigration and welfare not the answer to 'haemorrhaging of hope, trust and electoral support'

By The Week UK Published 8 September 25

The Explainer Government vows 'nationwide blitz' on illicit workforce believed to number in the hundreds of thousands

By The Week UK Published 11 July 25

The Explainer Trump's federal agents labelled as 'terrorists' amid criticism of heavy-handed arrests and detention conditions

By The Week UK Published 9 June 25

Today's Big Question Failed asylum seekers could be removed to Balkan nations under new government plans

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 16 May 25

The Explainer The flights will begin out of Arizona in May

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 9 April 25

Today's Big Question PM lays out plan to tackle migration gangs like international terrorism, with cooperation across countries and enhanced police powers

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 31 March 25

The Explainer Indian PM's 'clever' appeasement strategy could secure US president an ally against China and other Brics states

By The Week UK Published 12 February 25

The Explainer The Government has promised to 'smash' the gangs that smuggle migrants across the Channel. Who are they and how do they work?

By The Week UK Published 1 December 24

The Explainer 2024 has seen a surge in the numbers of Vietnamese migrants making the illegal passage into the UK

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 4 November 24