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UK claims highest deportations of illegal migrants and biggest 'returns flights'


Published on 2025-01-10 09:00:55 - MSN
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  • The UK government reported removing 16,400 illegal migrants, achieving the highest rate since 2018. Enforced returns increased by 24%, including more than 2,500 foreign criminals. The government used charter flights and new legislation to disrupt smuggling networks and target illegal migrants.

The UK government has reported a significant increase in the deportation of illegal migrants, claiming the highest number of deportations and the largest returns flights in recent years. According to the article, the Home Office has facilitated the removal of over 4,000 individuals in the last year, marking a 50% increase from the previous year. This surge includes the operation of the largest ever returns flight to Albania, which carried 107 migrants. The government attributes this success to new agreements with countries like Albania and India, as well as enhanced enforcement measures. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to deter illegal migration and manage the asylum backlog, with the UK aiming to send a clear message about its immigration policies.

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