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    Aug 14
    Two people-smugglers have been jailed for a combined 3 years and 10 months after hiding Vietnamese migrants in the boots of hired cars in an attempt to smuggle them into the country. Border Force officers stopped the two vehicles at the Port of Poole after noticing movement in
    Image of a migrant in the boot of a car.
    Image of Ange Clavery.
    Image of Fousseymou Soumare.
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    Home Office
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    Aug 14
    Surrender bins provide a safe, anonymous way to hand in weapons.   Over 15,000 knives and weapons have been removed from circulation through Home Office-funded surrender arrangements since July 2025.   Find your nearest bin here 🔗 gov.uk/government/pub…
    Graphic with text that reads: Surrender your knives anonymously.
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    Home Office
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    Aug 14
    There has been a 50% increase in the return of those arrested for working illegally in the UK – with over 2,300 removed since July 2024.
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    Home Office
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    Aug 13
    There has been a 50% increase in the number of illegal workers removed from the UK. More than 2,000 people have been returned to their home countries since July 2024, contributing to record-breaking levels of returns.