People smuggling7 days agoPeople smugglers' fixer has prison term cut Ujeza Kurmekaj, who lived in Banbury, will now serve six years in prison after an appeal.7 days agoOxford2 Dec 2024How many people cross the Channel in small boats?The number of people crossing the Channel in small boats has passed 20,000 since Labour came to power.2 Dec 2024UK28 Nov 2024UK and Iraq strike deal to clamp down on people smuggling gangsThe agreement is aimed as tackling the gangs responsible for smuggling people across the Channel.28 Nov 2024Politics22 Nov 2024Migrants asked to rate trip in smuggler review videosMigrants heading to Europe are asked to rate their journeys in videos filmed by smugglers.22 Nov 2024Wales22 Nov 2024People smugglers who promoted Tripadvisor-style video reviews caughtThe smugglers offered the migrants bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages, depending on risk.22 Nov 2024Wales22 Nov 2024People-smuggling suspect facing extradition bidHussam Al Ramli is accused of helping migrants to cross borders and advertising services on the web.22 Nov 2024Wolverhampton21 Nov 2024Suspected people smugglers arrested in dawn raidsOne of the arrested is suspected of being a high-ranking member of the people smuggling network.21 Nov 2024London20 Nov 2024Starmer will struggle to keep his ‘smash the gangs’ promise - as I saw firsthandKeir Starmer says it is his personal mission to defeat the people-smuggling gangs20 Nov 2024BBC InDepth20 Nov 2024We must chip away at smuggler business models - border chiefUK's first border security commander says there is no "simple answer" to stopping small boat crossings.20 Nov 2024UK