Theophile Kaliviotis was in custody at Brook House immigration removal centre near Gatwick Airport waiting to be deported.

Man, 26, died at immigration centre in ‘unnatural circumstances’, coroner says

Dilshad Shamo, 41, and Ali Khdir, 40, both from Caerphilly, are accused of unlawfully moving hundreds of people through Europe, by arranging the movement of migrants in boats, HGVs and cars from Iraq, Iran and Syria. Wales News Service

The two men deny five counts of conspiring to breach migration laws in Italy, Romania, Croatia and Germany to bring people into EU countries.

Two men accused of running people-smuggling ring from Welsh car wash

It comes almost a year after a 37-year-old Albanian man died after attempting suicide in November 2023 while he was being detained at Brook House.

Man, 26, dies at immigration removal centre

Over 29,500 migrants have made the journey across the Channel since January according to the latest figures.

More migrants have crossed the Channel this year than over the whole of 2023

The Italian-Albanian migrant deal, though controversial, has been endorsed by EU President Ursula von der Leyen.

First group of asylum seekers sent to Albania by Italy in controversial deal

Michael Fletcher, 63, from the Forest of Dean says he is facing debt collectors 'for doing the right thing'.

Man who found migrants in his lorry shocked to be hit with Border Force fine

The delayed report examines a vast period, from the medieval period to the twentieth century. 

Laws made to 'reduce' non-white population in the UK, says new Windrush report

ITV News is taking a look at the Windrush Scandal and the reason why it was allowed to happen, as a new report delved into the origins of the Windrush scandal.

What is the Windrush Scandal and how did it happen?

Speaking to ITV Tyne Tees, the PM recognised there were wider concerns about immigration and living standards, and said they needed to be addressed.

Starmer says concerns over immigration and deprivation 'no excuse' for riots

Money planned to pay for the previous Tory government’s Rwanda scheme will be redirected to fund the government's border security plans.

Home Secretary announces £75 million to crack down on people smugglers

Sir Keir Starmer has travelled to meet Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Italy, whose measures to tackle illegal migration have led to a 60% reduction.

Italy has cut illegal migration by 60%: How have they done it?

The 'Life in the UK' test must be taken by those seeking British citizenship, but it's claimed more than half of people actually born here would fail it. 

'Like a bad pub quiz' - Is it time we reformed the UK citizenship test?

Anas Al Mustafa, 43, was convicted of assisting unlawful migration by trafficking the seven people in a specially adapted van.

Van driver who smuggled migrants found screaming for help jailed for 10 years

Business caught employing people with no right to work in the UK can faces fines up to £60,000.

Crackdown on car washes over illegal employment as firms face fines of £60k

Channel Islanders heading to places such as France and Spain will need to buy an EU visa waiver from summer 2025. Tighter border checks are also coming in.

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