UK to deport 45,000 more illegal migrants, foreign criminals

45,000 more illegal migrants and foreign criminals will be deported or removed from the UK within the next decade.

Capacity at secure Immigration Removal Centres is increasing by 1,000 beds so that foreign offenders, illegal workers and small boat arrivals can be removed faster. pic.twitter.com/QQhLUcdbaF

— Home Office (@ukhomeoffice) June 29, 2026

45,000 more illegal migrants and foreign criminals will be deported or removed from the UK within the next decade.

Capacity at secure Immigration Removal Centres is increasing by 1,000 beds so that foreign offenders, illegal workers and small boat arrivals can be removed faster.