Announcement comes after data shows small-boat crossings rose 25% in 2024
Concern expressed by John Prescott and Jack Straw in 2004 over possible migration wave later borne out in Brexit vote
Starmer has vowed to crack down on criminal gangs bringing migrants across English Channel
Migration Advisory Committee figures highlight trade-offs of tighter UK immigration policy
The renowned development economist on why migration is essential
The system would include sub-targets for different types of visas
The Labour government dreams of kick-starting a housebuilding boom, but the construction sector relies heavily on migrants to plug a skills gap
Focusing on the impact on the wages or employment levels of native workers is too narrow
Figure has since fallen 20% following changes made by the previous Conservative government
Tory government paid more than double what previous owner spent to purchase derelict former prison
Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlash
Former prime ministers and advisers discuss 30 years of misjudged policies and promises in BBC two-parter
Bumper profits risk fuelling government concerns over large amounts paid to private companies to handle politically sensitive issue
Recommendations from Matt Clifford on boosting the tech industry also include special zones for data centres
Home Office aims to revise terms or terminate after being ‘shocked’ by private companies’ profits
International development organisations warn country’s contribution could slump to its lowest level in 17 years
Official data highlights country’s demographic challenges
Row breaks out over leadership contender’s comments as Tory annual conference gets under way in Birmingham
Home Office assessments come as new Labour government presses ahead with curbs on immigration
Law firm Duncan Lewis drops case against government after justice secretary agrees to review pay
Tory leadership frontrunner says GDP figures ‘juiced up’ by arrivals
Meloni has reduced the flow, but some methods are controversial
Keir Starmer’s talks with Italy’s rightwing PM came after eight people died trying to cross English Channel on Sunday
British premier has promised tougher border measures and to ‘smash the gangs’ that smuggle people
Government says expansion of electronic travel authorisation scheme designed to ‘enhance security’
