Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag UK to introduce world's first sanctions against people smugglers, with asset freezes and prison terms.

flag The UK plans to implement the world's first sanctions regime targeting people smugglers, aiming to disrupt their finances and operations. flag The regime, set to come into force this year, will freeze assets and impose travel bans on suspected smugglers, with breaches potentially leading to seven years in prison. flag The move is part of efforts to reduce dangerous Channel crossings and combat organized immigration crime.

52 Articles