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Small boat pilot Jemal Abdela has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after ferrying 27 people across the Channel.

Abdela becomes the 20th pilot jailed for endangering lives at sea. Those sentenced under the offence have now seen sentences totalling nearly 40 years' jail time.

[Shabana Mahmood MP @ShabanaMahmood]

One year on from the vile antisemitic terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue, my thoughts remain with the families of Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, and all who loved them

We also remember all those who were affected by that awful day, including Jewish communities across the country, who were marking the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

Today and always, we stand with the Jewish community. They must not be forced to live a smaller life in this country. We will do everything within our power to stamp out antisemitic hatred.

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

From today, employers caught hiring illegal delivery riders or other zero-hours workers could face £60,000 per worker fines, director disqualification or up to five years in prison.

Businesses are required to check that anyone working in their name is eligible to work in the UK.

[Shabana Mahmood MP @ShabanaMahmood]

I would like to thank the emergency services for their swift response to the major incident in Gloucestershire this morning and their reassurance that they believe the incident is contained.

Whilst investigations are ongoing it would be inappropriate to comment further.

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

🚨 Latest figures show that knife-robberies in high-crime areas have fallen by almost a quarter since July 2024.

[Shabana Mahmood MP @ShabanaMahmood]

I know today's news on the counter-terror arrests that took place over the weekend will be deeply distressing to our Jewish communities, in Manchester and across the country.

I would like to thank our police and intelligence services, for the work they do to keep us safe, each and every day.

Whilst the police investigation is ongoing, it wouldn’t be appropriate to comment further. But I can say that we continue to do all in our power to address threats against our Jewish community, including through record funding for policing.

I also know that our policing response is necessary, but not sufficient. We cannot expect our Jewish community to live behind higher walls. We must also tackle antisemitism at its source and root it out wherever it rears its head. This Government is committed to that effort.

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

Police can seize e-bikes being used anti-socially without warning and destroy them in as little as seven days.

That means riders who use them to intimidate residents, ride recklessly or engage in anti-social behaviour risk losing them for good.

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

Wishing the Jewish community a blessed Yom Kippur.

G’mar Chatima Tovah ✡️

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Returns of foreign criminals and immigration offenders have hit the highest level since 2016, with more than 80,000 returned since July 2024.

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Chan Atak has been jailed for over two years after piloting a small boat across the Channel with 165 people on board.

The @NCA_UK investigated Atak after the boat collected men, women and children along the French coastline before heading towards Dover.

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

Over 230 areas most affected by knife crime across England and Wales will see more police patrols, CCTV and early prevention work to tackle violence.

Tailored local plans will combine enforcement activity with programmes to protect young people and keep them on the right path.

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

Those who come to the UK legally and seek to build a better life will always be welcome.

But those who break our laws or have no right to remain in the UK will face removal.

More than 80,000 people have been removed or returned since July 2024.

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

Immigration Enforcement activity has reached record levels in 2026.

In the first six months of the year, illegal working visits increased by 31%, leading to a 20% rise in arrests.

[Dan Jarvis MP @DanJarvisMBE]

We are taking action to protect high streets and back legitimate businesses.

I joined @SuffolkPolice raiding dodgy shops linked to criminal gangs.

It is part of a national crackdown that has already seen thousands of raids and millions of pounds seized from criminals.

[Home Office @ukhomeoffice]

Over £100 billion is estimated to be laundered through the UK each year - funding crimes including drug trafficking and people-smuggling.‌

A new crackdown will see 500 new officers recruited to track dirty money, seize criminal assets and disrupt organised crime networks.

[Shabana Mahmood MP @ShabanaMahmood]

Today marks 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

We remember all the lives lost and changed forever on that day.

And we honour the heroic first responders who ran towards danger.

We will never forget them all.

And our determination to confront terrorism will never cease.

[Dan Jarvis MP @DanJarvisMBE]

25 years ago, 9/11 shocked the world.

Thousands of lives were lost, countless more changed forever.

We remember them, and the brave men and women who ran towards danger to help others.

Those seeking to divide us and destroy our way of life will never succeed.

[Shabana Mahmood MP @ShabanaMahmood]

I've signed a new agreement with Belgium to target organised criminal gangs, like those behind the small boat crossings.

Here’s why it matters 👇