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UK Faces Immigration Crisis Amid Record Channel Crossings

9/2/2025

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Fernando Fontoura, a 33-year-old undocumented migrant, was detained for a month amid a crackdown on illegal workers, claiming 21 years of residency in the UK, which the Home Office disputes.
Labour's immigration policy is criticized as no migrants have been returned to France under a new deal, despite ongoing small boat arrivals.
The government reports 29,003 illegal crossings via the Channel this year, prompting calls for changes to asylum policies and family reunion rules.

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Story summary

Fernando Fontoura, a 33-year-old undocumented migrant, was detained for a month amid a crackdown on illegal workers, claiming 21 years of residency in the UK, which the Home Office disputes.
Labour's immigration policy is criticized as no migrants have been returned to France under a new deal, despite ongoing small boat arrivals.
The government reports 29,003 illegal crossings via the Channel this year, prompting calls for changes to asylum policies and family reunion rules.