Yacht captain jailed for people smuggling to East Sussex
A yacht captain has been sentenced to prison for smuggling migrants across the English Channel to East Sussex in a brazen maritime operation uncovered by authorities.
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Visa rules block foreign students from English A-Levels
Exclusive investigation reveals how strict visa requirements are preventing foreign students from studying English language at A-Level, creating an unexpected barrier for non-native speakers.
Migrants must reach B1 English level to stay in UK
Home Secretary James Cleverly announces stricter language requirements for migrants, requiring intermediate English proficiency for settlement applications in major UK policy shift.
UK intercepts French warship in Channel migrant incident
A tense maritime operation unfolded in the English Channel as UK authorities intercepted a French naval vessel suspected of carrying migrants towards British waters.
UK mandates A-Level English for work visas
The UK government announces stricter English language requirements for work visas, raising the bar to A-Level standard in major immigration policy shift affecting thousands of applicants.
Dover migrant surge: 1,659 arrivals in 72 hours
Dover faces relentless small boat arrivals with 1,659 migrants crossing the Channel in three days, pushing the yearly total beyond 36,000 amid growing political pressure and operational challenges for Border Force.
France cancels Channel crossings meeting with UK
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper reveals French officials cancelled crucial Channel crossings meeting, raising questions about cross-Channel cooperation.
Channel 5 shuts down nostalgic TV Time Tunnel
TV Time Tunnel, the cherished nostalgia channel broadcasting classic British television, is being pulled from the airwaves after five years in a major Channel 5 shake-up that has left viewers devastated.
UK-France deal to tackle Channel migrant crossings
Britain's Home Secretary announces landmark agreement with France to intensify efforts against dangerous small boat crossings and people smuggling networks.
Home Office releases shocking migrant arrival footage
Exclusive Home Office video reveals staggering scale of migrant crossings as government faces mounting pressure over border security crisis
1,011 migrants cross Channel in single day - record 2024 tally
UK Border Force faces unprecedented surge as 15 small boats carrying migrants make dangerous Channel crossing, putting immense pressure on Rishi Sunak's immigration pledge ahead of general election.
England vs Wales: How to Watch Final Euro 2024 Friendly
Everything you need to know about watching England host Wales in their crucial pre-Euro 2024 friendly at Wembley Stadium, including TV channel, live stream details and kick-off time.
French troops storm Russian shadow fleet ship in Channel
Exclusive investigation reveals how French special forces boarded a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the English Channel that intelligence services connected to multiple drone strikes on European targets.
Police launch £350k boat to fight people smugglers
Devon and Cornwall Police deploy new high-speed patrol boat in £350,000 operation to combat rising people smuggling activity across Southwest coastline, intercepting illegal Channel crossings.
Clooney's London Visit & Typhoon Damage: Tuesday's Photos
From Hollywood royalty walking London's streets to devastating typhoons in Asia and dramatic Channel crossings - today's most compelling visual stories from around the world.
Chinese firms sell boats to migrant smugglers via Amazon-style sites
Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese e-commerce platforms are supplying migrant smugglers with large inflatable boats, fuelling the dangerous Channel crossings from Turkey to Europe.
Channel 4 rebrands channels, moves hit shows like MAFS UK
Channel 4 announces a major rebrand for its digital portfolio, renaming '4seven' to 'Channel 4 Lifestyle' and moving hit shows like 'A Place in the Sun' and 'Married at First Sight UK' to new dedicated channels for easier viewing.
Eurostar chaos as Eurotunnel power failure halts services
Major disruption hits cross-Channel travel with Eurostar services cancelled and severe delays at the Port of Dover following a Eurotunnel power outage, stranding thousands of passengers.
Lammy Demands UK-France Summit on Channel Crossings
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for an immediate UK-France meeting to address the small boats crisis, criticising the government's approach as 'completely failing'.
Over 1,000 migrants cross Channel in day, setting 2025 record
The UK faces a major immigration event as more than 1,000 people arrived via small boats in just 24 hours, marking the highest daily total of 2025 and intensifying pressure on government resources.
1,000 Migrants Cross Channel in Single Day as Scheme Fails
More than 1,000 migrants reached UK shores in 13 small boats yesterday, marking one of the busiest days of the year and raising serious questions about the effectiveness of the government's deterrence policies.
Navy deployed to Channel as Starmer slams Trump-style rhetoric
The UK government faces mounting pressure as it deploys Navy vessels to patrol the Channel, a move criticised by Labour's Keir Starmer as adopting Donald Trump's anti-immigration language.
Trump Proposed US Navy Sink Migrant Boats
Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly suggested a radical plan to Grant Shapps: using US naval forces to attack migrant vessels in the English Channel, raising profound defence and ethical concerns.
Trump's Royal Navy migrant plan revealed to Starmer
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump reportedly advised Sir Keir Starmer to deploy Royal Navy vessels to block migrant crossings in the Channel, in a controversial proposal that has sparked political debate.
Smuggler's Warning: 2,000 Migrants a Day Could Cross Channel
An exclusive investigation reveals a people smuggler's boast that new, larger boats could ferry 2,000 asylum seekers to Britain daily, turning the Channel crossing into an industry worth hundreds of millions.
Poll: Brits back military action to stop migrant boats
A bombshell new survey reveals over half of the British public supports deploying the Armed Forces to stop small boats in the English Channel, with significant backing for a Trump-style immigration policy.
Trump Urged UK To Use Royal Navy Against Migrant Boats
Exclusive: Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged senior UK politicians to deploy the Royal Navy to intercept and turn back migrant vessels in the English Channel, a radical policy shift that would mark a dramatic escalation of Britain's im
UK Considers Using Navy to Intercept Channel Migrant Boats
Exclusive: The UK government is considering a radical new policy that would see the Royal Navy take command of operations to intercept and turn back migrant boats in the English Channel, a move sparking fierce debate over legality and morality.
UK and France sign new deal to stop small boat crossings
Britain and France announce a landmark agreement to increase patrols and intelligence sharing in a major effort to stop dangerous small boat crossings in the English Channel.
TV Legend Roger Climpson Dies Aged 93
The broadcasting world mourns the loss of Roger Climpson, the revered Australian newsreader and 'This Is Your Life' host, who has died peacefully at 93. Remembered for his iconic voice and six-decade career.
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