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People smugglers to see finances targeted by UK

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Home Office says proposed measures aimed at curbing illegal migration are expected to come into force this year .

The sanctions are thought to be the world's first to specifically target people smugglers.

UK -based individuals and financial institutions would be banned by law from dealing with sanctioned groups.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will set out further details in a speech on Thursday .

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English

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