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British authorities have dealt a severe blow to cybercrime. According to cyber security audit experts, a Leicestershire-based man accused of operating an online drug trafficking network has been sentenced to prison, and the authorities will seize the profits he made from his criminal activities. Paul Johnson and his wife Lia…

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Passengers arriving at UK airports today described scenes of 'pandemonium' after the introduction of 14-day quarantine rules requiring them to fill out an online form.Travellers told of three-hour wait times at Manchester Airport, some said the QR codes they were asked to scan did not work and others claimed 'snotty'…

British holidaymakers' plans for a summer holiday in Spain were thrown into confusion today as the country said it was not discussion the creation of an 'air bridge' for tourists with Britain.The UK Government is expected to drop its 14-day quarantine policy by the end of the month in favour of bespoke…

ITV Report 9 June 2020 at 12:02am Eurotunnel trains in Folkestone Photo: PA UK immigration officers in Calais have warned they will face violence after the Government told them to fingerprint migrants who attempt illegal entries into the country.Home Secretary Priti Patel has ordered staff to fingerprint any migrants found…

"These measures are disproportionate and unfair on British citizens as well as international visitors arriving in the UK," the statement reads TopicsEngland | Coronavirus | airline industry The United Kingdom's compulsory 14-day quarantine for inbound travellers, by air, rail or ferries, came into force on the country's borders from Monday amid protests from the…

Scotland has marked its first day without a Covid-19 death being registered since the onset of the pandemic in March. Nicola Sturgeon warned Scots not to “read too much into a single day’s figures”, but nevertheless said it was a moment “we’ve all longed to see”. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman…

The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Tens of millions of Britons on their doorsteps applauding an organisation propped up by foreign workers each week. A prime minister thanking two immigrants whose work as nurses saved his life.…

On the occasion of the World Environment Day, which takes places tomorrow, Europol marks this day by promoting environmental action and its commitment to support EU Member States in tackling environmental crime. The annual Operation Lake aims to combat trafficking of endangered species in the EU and to dismantle violent…

The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Boris Johnson was facing a mounting backlash from the UK’s travel and aviation industries as the government forced through a 14-day quarantine on travellers in the face of growing opposition within…