General · 20 March 2026
Martin Hewitt quits after 18 months as border chief
The ongoing challenge of reducing small boat crossings across the Channel now faces a leadership change. Martin Hewitt, tasked with cutting migrant numbers, will step down from the UK's Border Security Command after 18 months. His appointment, presented as a significant step, occurred despite last year seeing the second highest number of crossings.
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