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UK Home Secretary Faces Surge in Channel Crossings

11/10/2025

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Mahmood Tightens Immigration

Since Shabana Mahmood became Home Secretary, more than 10,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel, including 10,072 arrivals in 66 days.
The government is considering adopting Denmark's immigration model to restructure rules, which has reduced asylum claims.
Mahmood intends to tighten family reunion policies and streamline deportations.
Only 94 migrants have been deported under the UK-France returns deal, raising concerns about its effectiveness amid rising crossings.

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Migrant Returns Despite Ban

A migrant re-entered the UK after removal under UK-France returns deal, per GB News.
The migrant arrived on Remembrance Sunday after nearly 400 migrants were intercepted in the Channel.
The Home Office said anyone attempting to return after removal will be sent back, highlighting challenges in the one-in-one-out scheme.
Since the start of the year, illegal crossings reached 39,000, and the government aims to boost removals to secure borders.

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Mahmood Tightens Immigration

Since Shabana Mahmood became Home Secretary, more than 10,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel, including 10,072 arrivals in 66 days.
The government is considering adopting Denmark's immigration model to restructure rules, which has reduced asylum claims.
Mahmood intends to tighten family reunion policies and streamline deportations.
Only 94 migrants have been deported under the UK-France returns deal, raising concerns about its effectiveness amid rising crossings.

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