Second migrant deported to France under UK deal
An Eritrean national becomes the second person removed to France under the UK's new returns agreement, amid mounting legal challenges and political debate over the policy's efficacy and humanity.
Category : Search result: Channel migrant crisis
Trump's Explosive Claim: Starmer Would 'Empty Prisons' for Migrants
Ex-US President Donald Trump launches a sensational attack on Sir Keir Starmer, alleging a Labour government would use the military to aid migrant crossings and release criminals to accommodate them. The claims, made in a leaked podcast, have been fiercel
First UK-Rwanda Deportation Flight Takes Off
The UK government has launched its controversial Rwanda deportation scheme, with the first flight carrying asylum seekers departing from a Ministry of Defence airfield. The move, a cornerstone of PM Boris Johnson's immigration policy, faces fierce legal c
First Small Boat Migrant Returned to France in Landmark Deal
In a historic first, a migrant who crossed the Channel in a small boat has been returned to France under the UK's new bilateral agreement, signalling a major shift in immigration enforcement.
France's Policy Shift Could Trigger Channel Crossing Surge
A leading think tank issues a stark warning that France's shift in Channel policing strategy could trigger a dramatic surge in small boat crossings, overwhelming UK border forces.
No 10 Denies UK-France Migrant Deal Is a Shambles
Downing Street fiercely denies reports that the UK's new migrant returns agreement with France has descended into chaos, with French officials allegedly refusing to honour the 'one-in, one-out' arrangement for Channel crossings.
Two dead after migrant boat incident off Dorset coast
A major rescue operation unfolded off the Dorset coast after a small boat carrying migrants got into difficulty. Two people have died and a third is in a critical condition in a Bournemouth hospital.
Historic Portsmouth Sea Fort Becomes Migrant Hotel
The historic HMS Haslemere sea fort in Portsmouth Harbour is set to become a floating migrant accommodation centre, housing 500 asylum seekers as the government grapples with record Channel crossings and a £8M daily hotel bill.
French Lawyers Block UK's Rwanda Migrant Flight Deal
A crucial migrant flight from the UK to Rwanda has been halted after French lawyers successfully blocked the deal. The legal challenge raises major questions about the future of the government's flagship asylum policy and its agreement with France.
Cleverly to France: Halt Channel Crossings After Migrant Deaths
Home Secretary James Cleverly issues a stern ultimatum to French authorities following the death of five migrants, including a child, in the English Channel. The UK intensifies pressure to stop the dangerous crossings.
Illegal migrant charged with beheading Dallas motel manager
A Dallas motel manager was found decapitated in a brutal murder, with an illegal migrant from El Salvador now charged with capital murder. The shocking crime has ignited a fierce debate on immigration and border security.
Kent Police Ramp Up Patrols Amid Surge in Channel Crossings
Exclusive: Kent police and Border Force escalate operations amid a significant increase in small boat migrant crossings in the English Channel. New government measures face scrutiny as arrivals continue.
Five dead, including child, in Channel migrant boat tragedy
Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Channel Migrant Boat Tragedy: Five Dead Including Children
Tragedy strikes the English Channel as a small boat carrying migrants capsizes, leaving five people dead, including two children. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation amid growing concerns over dangerous crossings.
Woman dies in English Channel small boat crossing attempt
A woman has tragically died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, highlighting the escalating migrant crisis and perilous journeys undertaken despite government warnings.
Labour accused over border crisis as unescorted migrant boat lands
The Labour government confronts a major border security crisis as an unmanned migrant vessel lands in Kent, marking the first such incident in nearly three years and sparking fierce political criticism over immigration policy failures.
French Police with Automatic Rifles Patrol Beaches to Stop Migrants
Exclusive: French authorities intensify beach patrols in Calais and Dunkirk as migrant crossings to the UK surge. New images reveal the heightened security measures and the ongoing battle to secure the Channel.
Drunk asylum seeker spits at police officer in UK hotel
A Somali migrant, housed in a UK hotel as an asylum seeker, launched a drunken tirade and spat at a police officer. Read the shocking details of the incident and the subsequent legal proceedings.
UK Converts Family Homes and Barge for Migrant Accommodation
Exclusive: The Home Office is scrambling to house a record number of migrants, converting former family homes and a giant barge into accommodation centres as the asylum backlog hits unprecedented levels.
UK and France sign new small boats deal to boost patrols
A new multi-million pound agreement between the UK and France will see a major boost in patrols and technology to stop small boat crossings and swiftly return migrants.
1,000 Migrants Cross Channel in Day as Labour Pledge Tested
The English Channel saw a dramatic surge with more than 1,000 migrants arriving in small boats on Thursday, marking one of the busiest days of 2024. This comes just as the new Labour government pledged to end the costly use of asylum hotels, putting immed
Yvette Cooper demoted after migrant policy failures
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been moved from her role following severe criticism of her handling of the small boats crisis and the multi-million pound migrant hotel scandal, in a major Labour shadow cabinet shakeup.
People Smugglers Drugging Children on Small Boats
Exclusive report reveals criminal gangs are sedating young children with powerful antihistamines to keep them quiet during perilous Channel crossings, as crossings hit record numbers.
UK houses migrants in Essex tent camp amid Channel crisis
Exclusive: The UK government has been forced to erect emergency tented accommodation on a former airbase in Essex to house a surge of small boat arrivals, as ministers admit the asylum system is under 'enormous pressure'.
UK Plans Mandatory ID Cards for All Migrants
Exclusive: Ministers consider mandatory biometric IDs for all migrants in the UK, sparking fierce debate over efficacy and civil liberties. Could this be the solution to the Channel crisis?
Pro-migrant flag organiser jailed for smuggling plot
The organiser of a pro-migrant flag campaign on the White Cliffs of Dover has been sentenced to three years for his role in a foiled people smuggling operation across the English Channel.
Cooper slams Farage and Badenoch over migrant rhetoric
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch of exploiting the small boats crisis with inflammatory language, warning it undermines national security and public trust.
Small Boats Surge: Govt Accused of Dodging Scrutiny
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper launches a scathing attack on the government's handling of the migrant crisis as new figures reveal a sharp rise in Channel crossings, accusing ministers of avoiding accountability.
70 Migrants Dead in English Channel Boat Tragedy
In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.
Cooper: Govt's Secret France Deal 'Dangerous Incompetence'
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper launches a scathing attack on the government's 'secret deal' with France, warning of a summer surge in Channel crossings and accusing ministers of a catastrophic failure in border security.
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