# UK to use facial recognition in largest-ever immigration crackdown

The UK government plans to deploy facial recognition technology as part of its biggest immigration enforcement operation to date, according to The Guardian. The move expands biometric surveillance in immigration control, raising concerns among civil liberties advocates about privacy and misidentification risks. It signals a tougher enforcement stance with wide implications for migrants and residents across the country.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/nov/04/uk-deploy-facial-recognition-biggest-ever-immigration-crackdown) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:15:31 GMT