Migrants smuggled from UK to EU country with ‘taxi service’ - £1,000 per journey

People are reportedly fleeing the UK for another European country. 22:05, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 Updated: 22:11, Mon, Aug 3, 2026 Migrants are being smuggled from the UK to Europe (Image: Getty)Migrants are being smuggled from the UK to Europe, an investigation has found. People-smugglers are taking £1,000 per person to take migrants across the English Channel and into Europe.The Telegraph found that this opens up free movement across European borders. People can pay an extra £500 to get to Spain using a “taxi service”. The country is offering amnesty for illegal migrants in an attempt to boost its economy. Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyThe newspaper found that adverts for the service appear on social media, resembling holiday promotions with images of tourist hotspots such as Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum and the Brandenburg Gate. Other adverts reportedly target students who have overstayed thei...