The Home Office has scrapped its fines for Channel tunnel freight operators that are caught with illegal immigrants.
Freight carriers had been fined £2,000 for each immigrant, but Home Secretary David Blunkett said he was suspending the system because the number of immigrants attempting the route had fallen.
However, critics have speculated Blunkett dropped the fines to avoid possible embarrassment after Eurotunnel took legal action, arguing the fines were against the law.
Transport mutual TT Club and its solicitor Kay Pysden of Davies Lavery are at present embroiled in an action with the Home Office over £2,000 worth of fines levied against road hauliers.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
