Almost 9,000 people arrested and over 1,000 deported in 2025, Home Office says

Good morning. British politics in 2026 has to a large extent been preoccupied with foreign affairs, and Donald Trump’s turbocharged neo-imperialism, but domestic problems remain paramount. At the PLP last night, as Pippa Crerar reports, Keir Starmer sought to justify the amount of time he spends on foreign policy by saying it has a direct link to cost of living problems.

And, with immigration and small boats a key issue for voters, the Home Office is today talking up its record on one aspect of this problem.

Some 12,791 visits took place in 2025, up 57% from 8,122 in the previous year, to businesses such as nail bars, car washes, barbers and takeaway shops.

Ministers are seeking to crack down on illegal working in the UK, as part of efforts to deter those coming to the country illegally.

Almost 9,000 people arrested and over 1,000 deported in 2025, Home Office says

Good morning. British politics in 2026 has to a large extent been preoccupied with foreign affairs, and Donald Trump’s turbocharged neo-imperialism, but domestic problems remain paramount. At the PLP last night, as Pippa Crerar reports, Keir Starmer sought to justify the amount of time he spends on foreign policy by saying it has a direct link to cost of living problems.

And, with immigration and small boats a key issue for voters, the Home Office is today talking up its record on one aspect of this problem.

Some 12,791 visits took place in 2025, up 57% from 8,122 in the previous year, to businesses such as nail bars, car washes, barbers and takeaway shops.

Ministers are seeking to crack down on illegal working in the UK, as part of efforts to deter those coming to the country illegally.

Almost 9,000 people arrested and over 1,000 deported in 2025, Home Office says

Good morning. British politics in 2026 has to a large extent been preoccupied with foreign affairs, and Donald Trump’s turbocharged neo-imperialism, but domestic problems remain paramount. At the PLP last night, as Pippa Crerar reports, Keir Starmer sought to justify the amount of time he spends on foreign policy by saying it has a direct link to cost of living problems.

And, with immigration and small boats a key issue for voters, the Home Office is today talking up its record on one aspect of this problem.

Some 12,791 visits took place in 2025, up 57% from 8,122 in the previous year, to businesses such as nail bars, car washes, barbers and takeaway shops.

Ministers are seeking to crack down on illegal working in the UK, as part of efforts to deter those coming to the country illegally.

US president speaks after saying that any country that does business with Iran will face 25% levy on trade with US

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Donald Trump has said “it would be a complete mess” if the US supreme court were to strike down his global trade tariffs.

In a lengthy post on social media , the US president said “WE’RE SCREWED” if the supreme court rules against the tariffs, before the decision, which could come as soon as Wednesday. It is a crucial legal test of his controversial economic strategy and his power.

US president speaks after saying that any country that does business with Iran will face 25% levy on trade with US

• Business live – latest updates

Donald Trump has said “it would be a complete mess” if the US supreme court were to strike down his global trade tariffs.

In a lengthy post on social media , the US president said “WE’RE SCREWED” if the supreme court rules against the tariffs, before the decision, which could come as soon as Wednesday. It is a crucial legal test of his controversial economic strategy and his power.

US president speaks after saying that any country that does business with Iran will face 25% levy on trade with US

• Business live – latest updates

Donald Trump has said “it would be a complete mess” if the US supreme court were to strike down his global trade tariffs.

In a lengthy post on social media , the US president said “WE’RE SCREWED” if the supreme court rules against the tariffs, before the decision, which could come as soon as Wednesday. It is a crucial legal test of his controversial economic strategy and his power.

Randa Abdel-Fattah, who is Palestinian Australian, has faced criticism for controversial comments on Israel, including alleging Zionists had ‘no claim or right to cultural safety’

When the board of a South Australian festival cut a prominent Palestinian Australian author from its lineup, citing her “past statements” in the context of the deadly Bondi terror attack, it no doubt braced itself for controversy.

What it may not have foreseen, however, is an implosion.

Randa Abdel-Fattah, who is Palestinian Australian, has faced criticism for controversial comments on Israel, including alleging Zionists had ‘no claim or right to cultural safety’

When the board of a South Australian festival cut a prominent Palestinian Australian author from its lineup, citing her “past statements” in the context of the deadly Bondi terror attack, it no doubt braced itself for controversy.

What it may not have foreseen, however, is an implosion.

Randa Abdel-Fattah, who is Palestinian Australian, has faced criticism for controversial comments on Israel, including alleging Zionists had ‘no claim or right to cultural safety’

When the board of a South Australian festival cut a prominent Palestinian Australian author from its lineup, citing her “past statements” in the context of the deadly Bondi terror attack, it no doubt braced itself for controversy.

What it may not have foreseen, however, is an implosion.