UK Leads Europe in Illegal Immigration with 745,000 Estimated Residents

New research highlights the UK's struggle with illegal immigration as political tensions rise over border control policies.

The UK is estimated to have between 594,000 and 745,000 illegal immigrants, surpassing Germany and France.
Recent figures show nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel in a single day, marking the highest daily number this year.
The Labour government faces pressure to address illegal immigration after abandoning the controversial Rwanda asylum policy.
The research suggests the UK's large illegal immigrant population is due in part to a permissive job market and inadequate border enforcement.
Experts emphasize the need for accurate data to inform policies that address the challenges posed by irregular migration.