A special report on what's behind the increasing number of Albanians seeking asylum in the UK.

The escalating migrant crisis has highlighted how Albanian people make up a significant proportion of those crossing the Channel.

Yet the Home Office considers Albania a safe country, and says it's "dangerous and unnecessary" for them to make the crossing.

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