# UK Businesses Aid People Smugglers

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-05-18T09:24:43+00:00
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## Resource

Undercover investigation reveals UK businesses facilitating people smuggling payments, with migrants directed to deposit funds in cash or via bank transfers. Despite government efforts, authorities have recovered only a fraction of the estimated millions made by convicted smugglers, highlighting the challenges in intercepting the flow of money. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e0b2febacae0acc6

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