The UK government is intensifying its crackdown on suspected people smugglers by imposing travel bans, restrictions on social media access, and limitations on phone usage. This announcement comes as illegal crossings of the English Channel have surged, with a reported increase of 25% in irregular crossings in 2024 compared to the previous year. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration plans to introduce a new bill in the coming weeks aimed at tackling organized crime linked to migration.