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Kemi Badenoch, the new Conservative leader, has announced plans for a strict numerical cap on immigration, acknowledging past failures. This comes as net migration figures remain high, prompting calls for a review of immigration policies and practices, including the role of human rights laws.
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On November 6, 2024, multiple bodies were discovered in the English Channel following a failed crossing attempt. French authorities rescued 51 individuals, while investigations into the identities of the deceased are ongoing. This incident highlights the ongoing migrant crisis and the dangers of crossing the Channel.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is intensifying efforts to combat people smuggling as he announces new international agreements with Serbia, North Macedonia, and Kosovo. This comes amid rising concerns over the humanitarian crisis faced by refugees and the deadliest year for Channel crossings, with over 60 fatalities reported.
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The UK government has intensified efforts against people smuggling, highlighted by the arrest of a key supplier of boats and engines. Labour has also organized record deportations, with 9,400 individuals returned since taking office, including nearly 2,600 forced removals, marking a 19% increase from last year.
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Recent Russian military maneuvers, including a spy ship's incursion into Irish waters and multiple aircraft interceptions over the North Sea, have heightened security concerns in Europe. The incidents involve close monitoring by UK and Irish defense forces, reflecting ongoing tensions in the region.
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The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is under fire for its decision to means-test winter fuel payments, potentially pushing 100,000 pensioners into poverty. The policy has sparked public outcry and concerns over the welfare of vulnerable elderly citizens as energy prices rise, with calls for judicial review from the Unite union.