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Britain's economy grew less than initially estimated in the second quarter, revised official data revealed on Monday, dealing another early blow to new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour government.

More than 25,000 illegal immigrants have arrived on British shores since the start of 2024, which with – so far – 46 deaths is proving a particularly deadly year for those attempting the perilous crossing of the English Channel in makeshift boats.

The number of migrants arriving in Britain by crossing the Channel in small boats has topped 25,000 since the start of the year, provisional figures showed on Monday.

The figures come as the new Labour government, like the last Conservative administration, struggles to reduce the cross-Channel arrivals.

CIA Director Bill Burns and U.K. MI6 chief Richard Moore warned has that the world order was "under threat in a way we haven't seen since the Cold War."

Starmer, who is on a two-day visit to Europe, stated his intention to “reconfigure” the UK’s relationship with the EU.

“This does not mean overturning Brexit or rejoining the single market or customs union, but it does mean a closer relationship on many fronts,” Starmer explained at a press conference following his talks with Scholz.

General Sir Patrick Sanders, the former head of the British army, has issued a stark warning that war with Russia is likely unless the UK replenishes its military stockpiles. Sanders, who left his position in June, stressed that the UK's support for Ukraine has made the country susceptible to Russian retaliation.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned Friday that U.K. authorities must "stay on high alert" in the coming hours and days, amid fears of further far-right riots in English towns and cities.

The U.K. government said on Tuesday that 6,000 specialist police officers were ready to deal with far-right rioting.

The unrest broke out last  week on July 30 after three children were killed in a stabbing spree at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, northwest England.

Riots have since flared up in several cities and towns, leading to hundreds of arrests.

The British Turkish Association (BTA) issued a call Monday for unity and prudence to the Turkish community living in the U.K. following a series of violent incidents perpetrated by far-right extremists.

In a statement, BTA President Murat Şükrü Acar emphasized the importance of maintaining social peace and harmony, urging the community to resist provocations.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed "swift criminal sanctions" following an emergency meeting on the far-right riots that have broken out across England over the murder of three children.

As part of a "number of actions" to come out of the meeting, the government will "ramp up criminal justice" to ensure that "criminal sanctions are swift", Starmer told the media.