# China caught supplying Britain with hijabs for illegal migrants and ‘profiting’ off crisis

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/china-caught-supplying-britain-with-hijabs-for-illegal-migrants-and-profiting-off-crisis/
- Published: 2026-11-08T18:00:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T18:26:35+00:00
- Original publisher: GB News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.gbnews.com/news/migrant-crisis-china-hijabs-uk
- Topics: Asia, UK, World

## Key points

- Britain distributed 974 hijabs to migrants in the first half of 2026.
- The immigration services contractor reportedly bought them from China.
- Critics cite China’s alleged role in supplying Channel-crossing boats and engines.

## Summary

A report claims that Britain supplied 974 hijabs to migrants who arrived on the south coast between January and June 2026, and that the contractor managing immigration services bought them from China. The sourcing has drawn criticism because China is also said to supply boats and engines used in Channel crossings, prompting accusations that it is benefiting from the migration crisis.

The figures came from Home Office data and a Freedom of Information request concerning Mitie Group’s purchases on behalf of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. The article says Chinese websites advertised dinghies similar to those used for crossings, including a 32-foot vessel priced at £2,200, and that China makes half the engines used. Critics also point to Britain’s condemnation of abuses against Uyghurs in Xinjiang and warnings about Chinese espionage; the article does not establish that the hijabs were made using forced labour.

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