According to The Times, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls for a more radical approach to the small boat crisis (illegal immigrants arriving in the UK by small boats).
Experts analyze that the impact of illegal immigrants on the UK mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Public safety risks
In July 2025, the UK police cracked down on an Eastern European criminal gang that smuggled 12 illegal immigrants into the UK, forcing them to work without pay in car washes, with one immigrant being kept in a cold, roofless garage. Similar cases frequently occur in hair salons and car wash industries, with multiple companies being fined large amounts for employing illegal labor.
2. Pressure on public resources
On May 31, 2025, 1,194 illegal immigrants crossed the English Channel into the UK, setting a record for the highest single-day number this year. The influx of illegal immigrants has led to housing shortages and community disorder, triggering protests in many areas. For example, a four-star hotel in London faced community dissatisfaction after accommodating asylum seekers, leading local residents to organize protest activities.
3. Economic impact
From October to December 2024, a total of 12 hair salons and 38 car washes across the UK were fined for employing illegal immigrants, with the total fines exceeding one million pounds. The home improvement company Kukki Glazing Ltd was fined 225,000 pounds for employing individuals without proper qualifications.
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