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Find out about the required documentation for people who sail pleasure craft to and from the UK.
Information and links for anyone who may be affected by travel disruption to cross-Channel services.
How the civil penalty accreditation scheme works.
More than 170 kilos of heroin has been stopped from being smuggled into the UK by Border Force officers.
A collection of information to help road transport companies and their drivers secure their vehicles to stop people using them to enter the UK illegally, and to avoid being fined.
Guidance to help students through passport control when arriving at the UK Border.
The new control will strengthen the requirements for bringing pork and pork products into Great Britain from the European Union and EFTA states.
UK Border Force new style epaulette and its corresponding rank and grade
New data released today (20 April) reveals the largest quantity of cocaine and ketamine seized by Border Force and police forces since records began.
Advice for avoiding delays at UK border control, including how to use ePassport gates.
How Border Force decides the level of civil penalty for drivers found carrying people into the UK illegally.
The Small Boats Operational Command (SBOC) will bring together the government’s response to small boats with 730 additional staff.
How to report suspicious or unusual behaviour around the UK coastline or at sea.
Immigration staff guidance on inviting applicants to volunteer evidence to demonstrate a biological relationship.
Home Office response to the ICIBI's report: A re-inspection of initial processing of migrants arriving via small boats, including at Western Jet Foil and Manston.
Guidance for leaders of school parties and other groups crossing the UK border on a coach or bus.
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has announced Civil Service industrial action that will impact Border Force operations.
Border Force officers at Dover’s Eastern Docks have prevented an attempt to smuggle approximately 20 kilos of cocaine into the UK.
Thousands of products containing endangered plant and animal species have been seized by Border Force.
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