Burnham vows to be relentless on small boats crisis
PM Andy Burnham pledges relentless action on small boat crossings, citing a 43% fall in arrivals, and calls for safe routes to undermine smuggling gangs.
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Burnham touts boost to officers tackling small boat gangs
PM Andy Burnham visited Dover as NCA officers tackling smuggling gangs more than doubled since the start of 2025, from 376 to almost 800.
Dover residents split over small boats row
Dover residents are divided: some say rightwing influencers and politicians exploit the town over small boats, others say they highlight a real problem.
Migrant numbers per boat soar under Labour with 165 on mega dinghy
The average number of migrants per Channel boat has doubled to 66 under Labour, with a record 165 crammed onto a 42ft 'mega dinghy' last week, generating £300,000 for traffickers.
10,000 Cars Queue for France as Brits Face Busiest Summer Driving
British drivers face the busiest summer getaway since 2022 with 10,000 cars queuing at Dover amid delays from France not using the EES system. 3.4 million motorists hit roads today.
EU Border Chaos Feared at Dover as Busiest Summer Weekend Looms
The port of Dover faces its biggest test of new EU border controls this weekend, with semi-functioning entry-exit system causing congestion and pushing British domestic holidays to highest levels since Covid.
Cops 'thin on ground' as 500 far-right thugs storm Dover
Police face backlash after up to 500 masked far-right protestors brought Dover to a standstill, leaving cops outnumbered and 'thin on the ground' with no arrests made.
Dover MP slams balaclava protest blocking port
Labour MP Mike Tapp will question police after hundreds of balaclava-clad men blocked roads into Dover, chanting 'stop the boats'.
Tommy Robinson associate claims credit for Dover protests
An associate of Tommy Robinson claimed credit for Dover protests that saw hundreds of masked demonstrators block roads, with a warning posted on social media.
Dover protests: Robinson claims more demonstrators on way
Hundreds of masked protesters gathered in Dover, causing disruption and fear. Tommy Robinson claims many more are on their way to the Kent port.
Dover 'paramilitary' thugs storm port and trap motorists
Masked protesters block Dover port roads, leaving motorists fearing for life and causing travel chaos on Saturday morning.
Dover MP slams masked protesters as 'idiots' and tells them to 'get a job'
Labour MP Mike Tapp criticised masked demonstrators who blocked roads to the Port of Dover, saying small boat crossings are down 40% and telling them to 'get a job'.
Masked protesters block Port of Dover, causing travel chaos
Hundreds of masked protesters blocked access to the Port of Dover and the A20, causing major disruption for holidaymakers and lorry drivers, with one motorist saying he feared for his life.
Masked protesters block Port of Dover access, causing delays
Masked protesters have blocked access to the Port of Dover and the A20, causing major disruption for holidaymakers and lorry drivers heading to the ferry terminal.
Masked protesters block all routes at Port of Dover
Masked demonstrators have blocked all routes in and out of Port of Dover, with Kent Police confirming officers are engaging with protesters.
Migrants in Dover reportedly trying to sneak back to Europe
Some asylum seekers in Dover are reportedly attempting to board lorries to return to Europe, a trend that raises security concerns. One Senegalese migrant said he might consider it as a backup plan.
Migrants camp in Dover as fears of Calais-style camps grow
Migrants are sleeping under bridges and in tents in Dover, prompting fears of Calais Jungle-style camps as a trafficking economy exploits lax visa rules, a new report reveals.
Bulgarian jailed for smuggling 54 guns in spare tyres
Petar Petrov, 57, was jailed for 12 years after smuggling 54 handguns and 764 rounds of ammunition hidden in spare tyres into the UK.
Mum-of-Four Dies After Lorry Crash, Family Pleads for Witness
Sarah Gilkes, 41, known as Sarah Smile, died after a lorry hit her in Dover. Her family pays tribute, reveals organ donation saved four lives, and appeals for a man walking with her to come forward.
Dover protesters condemned for 'dressing up in costumes'
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds condemned the masked anti-immigration protest in Dover, saying it was 'not something we would want' on British streets.
494 migrants cross Channel after 10-day hiatus
494 migrants arrived in the UK on Thursday, the first Channel crossings in 10 days, with seven boats reaching British waters late into the night.
494 migrants cross Channel in first arrivals in 10 days
Some 494 migrants arrived in the UK on Thursday, the first successful Channel crossings in 10 days, with seven boats reaching British waters.
Record 230 migrants in single boat condemned by Government
Government condemns 'reckless and dangerous' tactics after record 230 migrants cross Channel in one boat, breaking July record of 165.
Record 230 migrants arrive on single small boat in UK
A record 230 migrants arrived in the UK on a single small boat, breaking the previous record of 165 set in July. The Home Office confirmed the vessel's arrival in Dover, highlighting increased smuggler risks.
Record 230 migrants in single boat prompts condemnation
The Government has condemned people smugglers after a record 230 migrants crossed the Channel in a single boat, breaking the previous record of 165 set in July.
Burnham vows relentless action on Channel boat crossings
Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Dover and vowed to be 'relentless' on small boat crossings, saying progress is being made but more must be done.
Burnham pledges to be relentless on small boat crossings
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to be 'relentless' on small boat crossings during a Dover visit, with numbers down significantly on last year.
Andy Burnham vows to be relentless on small boat crossings
Prime Minister Andy Burnham vowed to be relentless on small boat crossings during a Dover visit, saying he wants to grip the issue, not play politics with it
Hundreds crossing Channel as smugglers exploit conditions
Border Force vessel Defender brings dozens of asylum seekers to Dover as French warships patrol new areas and a fresh route off Eastbourne emerges.
Small boat Channel crossings continue for second day
Migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel for a second day since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, with 172 people making the journey on Wednesday.
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