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'UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (545+ words) In an interview with Sky News's Ed Conway, Sir Jim says Britain faces profound political, social and economic challenges, among them an unprecedented rise in immigration in recent years. Wednesday 11 February 2026 18:56, UK Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are…...
Home Office releases migrant deportation flight footage
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (123+ words) Sky News is an unrivalled, world class breaking news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to news broadcasting. As the UK's first dedicated 24-hour news channel, Sky News has built a deserved reputation for being the…...
Loss of life was 'avoidable' in deadliest ever Channel migrant boat sinking, inquiry finds
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (844+ words) More than 30 people died trying to make the journey from France to the UK in the early hours of 24 November 2021. Thursday 5 February 2026 10:53, UK The lives of more than 30 people who died trying to cross the Channel in a small boat'could…...
Channel migrant crossings hit five-year low in stormy January - as new arrivals spotted in Kent
1+ week, 2+ day ago (255+ words) A group of people, thought to be migrants, disembarked a Border Force vessel in Ramsgate, Kent, today. Monday 2 February 2026 14:41, UK The English Channel had its quietest January for migrant crossings in five years as Storm Chandra and other bad weather…...
People advertising illegal smuggling routes into UK to face five-year prison sentences
1+ week, 3+ day ago (400+ words) Changes to the law made last year will be enforced from Monday as the government continues efforts to reduce small boat crossings. In a message to smugglers, the border security minister said the government is "coming for you". Sunday 1 February…...
Facial recognition technology to be rolled out nationally and police to also get AI support
2+ week, 2+ day ago (829+ words) The home secretary has set out the government's long-awaited reforms to policing in England and Wales, which aim to reduce the amount of time officers will spend behind their desks - instead of being on patrol. Monday 26 January 2026 18:25, UK Facial recognition…...
Facial recognition technology to be rolled out nationally and police will get AI support
2+ week, 2+ day ago (415+ words) The home secretary has set out the government's long-awaited reforms to policing in England and Wales, which aim to reduce the amount of time officers will spend behind their desks - instead of being on patrol. Monday 26 January 2026 16:37, UK Facial recognition…...
Asylum seekers moved into Crowborough Army Camp despite local opposition
2+ week, 6+ day ago (541+ words) Wealden District Council said it is looking at bringing a legal challenge against the Home Office over safety and security concerns. Thursday 22 January 2026 10:46, UK Asylum seekers have started moving into a military training camp in East Sussex despite opposition from…...
Illegal migrant worker crackdown sees record numbers of raids and arrests
4+ week, 1+ day ago (515+ words) Nail bars, car washes, barbers and takeaway shops all targeted. London, the West Midlands and the South West see the highest number of arrests. Monday 12 January 2026 22:31, UK A record number of illegal worker arrests and raids have been carried out…...
Illegal working arrests and visits hit record high, says Home Office
4+ week, 1+ day ago (126+ words) Sky News is an unrivalled, world class breaking news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to news broadcasting. As the UK's first dedicated 24-hour news channel, Sky News has built a deserved reputation for being the…...