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Social media influencers to be paid to discourage migrants from crossing English Channel

Social media influencers to be paid to discourage migrants from crossing English Channel

  • The Home Office believes TikTok is often used by people smugglers to advertise cross-Channel migration
  • Shortlisted influencers currently include TikTok stars in Albania, Iraq, Egypt and Vietnam, with plans to include others from Turkiye and India
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