From today, Border Force, immigration officials and police have new powers to seize migrants’ mobile phones and SIM cards without making an arrest, as part of a crackdown on people-smuggling gangs.

A union representing British Border Force workers said on Friday that more than 120 staff who patrol Britain's waters, in "sometimes harrowing roles", plan to strike on November 14 to protest over pay ...

Although the volume of seizures decreased year-on-year, the retail value of seized items increased almost 41% between 2021 and 2023. Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark ...