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Border Force (BF) is a British law enforcement command within the Home Office, responsible for frontline border control operations at air, sea and rail ports in the United Kingdom. The force was part of the now defunct UK Border Agency from its establishment in 2008 until Home Secretary Theresa May demerged it in March 2012 after severe criticism of the senior management.
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Border Force officers to strike for four days at HeathrowHundreds of Border Force officers will go on strike at Heathrow Airport later this month.Sky News - Published | |
Hundreds of Border Force staff at Heathrow Airport to strike in AprilMore than 600 Border Force officials at Heathrow Airport will strike for four days in April.Sky News - Published | |
Investigation after allegation two 7 October survivors were singled out by Border Force staff because they were IsraelisThe Home Secretary has confirmed an investigation is underway over claims two men, said to be survivors of the 7 October Hamas terror attack, were singled out by Border Force staff at Manchester..Sky News - Published | |
Home Office fires chief inspector of borders and immigrationThe Home Office has fired the chief inspector of borders and immigration after he claimed UK Border Force had failed to check the occupants of hundreds of private jets at a London airport.Sky News - Published | |
Small boat arrivals in UK could hit 35,000 this year, according to leaked Border Force documentsThe number migrants crossing the Channel in small boats could rise to around 35,000 this year, lending a potential blow to Rishi Sunak's pledge to "stop the boats".Sky News - Published | |
Crocodile blood and big cat body parts among illegal wildlife products seized in operation targeting organised crimeThousands of illegal wildlife products - including reptile blood - were seized by UK Border Force as part of a global operation against organised crime.Sky News - Published | |
'Horrific... frightening': What Border Force staff are seeing on the UK's beaches The union representing Border Force officers has told Sky News' Daily podcast that staff and those crossing the Channel are having "horrific" experiences on the UK's beaches.Sky News - Published | |
Schoolchildren stuck in Calais for hours amid strikes by Border Force staff Children and teachers travelling back to the UK from school trips have been held up in Calais for more than six hours amid strikes by Border Force staff.Sky News - Published | |
Ambulance and border strikes resume today - after new rail and nurse walkouts announced Ambulance and Border Force staff are back on strike today as their bitter disputes over pay and working conditions continue.Sky News - Published | |
Rs 5,000 crore for villages on China border, ITBP boost in Arunachal PradeshIn twin decisions aimed at enhancing security along the India-China border, the Union cabinet on Wednesday approved Rs 4,800 crore for 'Vibrant Villages Programme' envisaging all-round development of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
UK Border Force officers patrol French beaches with local police for first time UK Border Force officers have joined patrols on French beaches for the first time in a bid to stem the flow of migrants crossing the Channel.Sky News - Published | |
Rail workers, Border Force staff and driving examiners resume strike action Rail workers, Border Force staff and driving examiners are resuming strike action today, with commuters warned of serious delays as they return to work.Sky News - Published | |
Thousands of flights could be delayed as Border Force workers launch strike actionHundreds of thousands of air passengers face possible delays today as Border Force workers become the latest to go on strike.Sky News - Published | Border Force workers, ambulance crews and DWP staff among those joining Christmas strikes this week Strikes will continue across a number of industries this week in an escalating campaign of industrial action, with Border Force workers among those expected to walk out.Sky News - Published |
Troops training at Heathrow and Gatwick airports ahead of Border Force strikes Troops have been training at Heathrow and Gatwick airports for passport checking roles ahead of Border Force staff going on strike over Christmas.Sky News - Published | People who plan to travel over Christmas should 'think carefully' People should "think carefully" about going on holiday over the Christmas period after Border Force workers became the latest to announce they would go on strike, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has..Sky News - Published |
'This is a crisis': Border Force workers at airports to strike on key dates in DecemberWorkers for Border Force will strike on key dates in December, the PCS union has said.Sky News - Published | Dover immigration centre petrol bomb suspect named as counter terrorism police lead investigation Counter Terrorism Police are now leading the investigation into the death of a suspect after petrol bombs were thrown at the Border Force immigration centre in Dover.Sky News - Published |
Man suspected of firebombing Dover immigration centre was 66-year-old man from High WycombeThe man suspected of firebombing the Border Force immigration centre in Dover on Sunday is a 66-year-old from the High Wycombe area, police have said.Sky News - Published | 'Petrol bombs thrown' at Border Force immigration centre in DoverPetrol bombs have reportedly been thrown at a Border Force migrant centre in Dover.Sky News - Published |
Small boat migrant crossings set to double to nearly 60,000 in 2022 Nearly 60,000 people are set to make the dangerous journey across the English Channel aboard small boats this year, as it emerges the Home Office has agreed to pay £234,000 to charter a private..Sky News - Published | Border Force involved in search and rescue mission off the coast of EssexA search and rescue operation is under way off the coast of Essex.Sky News - Published |
Two people rescued in Border Force search and rescue mission off Essex coast Two people are understood to have been rescued from the sea off the Essex coast.Sky News - Published | Migrants cross Channel for fourth consecutive day as Priti Patel meets with Border Force in Dover Migrants have been seen crossing the Channel to the UK for the fourth day in a row, as warm weather and calm seas provided comparatively safe conditions to make the journey.Sky News - Published |
What is the law on migrant crossings and what is Priti Patel trying to change? Home Secretary Priti Patel has said she wants the UK Border Force to be able to turn away migrant boats and send them back to France.Sky News - Published | Priti Patel planning to send UK-bound migrant boats in the Channel back to France - reports Home Secretary Priti Patel has reportedly defied French officials by instructing the Border Force to turn away migrant boats from British waters.Sky News - Published |
Channel migrant crossings will get 'much worse', warns ex-Border Force boss The number of migrants trying to cross the Channel to reach England will get "much worse", according to a retired senior Border Force official.Sky News - Published | Up to 200 migrants intercepted trying to cross the channel, Sky News understands Between 150 and 200 migrants have been intercepted by Border Force officials while trying to cross the Channel on Sunday, Sky News understands.Sky News - Published |
Investigation after Border Force enters French waters to pick up migrants An urgent investigation has been launched by the Home Office after a UK Border Force vessel entered French waters to pick up migrants crossing the Channel and take them to Dover.Sky News - Published | |
