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.
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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.
France cancels UK deportation flights after court ruling
France has abruptly cancelled a key deportation deal with the UK, halting all planned flights for Channel migrants after a shock ruling by its highest court. The move deals a major blow to the UK government's flagship immigration policy.
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.
UK's First 'One In, One Out' Asylum Flight to Rwanda
The UK government has launched its first flight under a new scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, coinciding with the arrival of a separate group of migrants. Critics decry the policy as a costly and inhumane 'political gimmick'.
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.
UK-France Sign New Deal to Stop Migrant Boats
Britain signs a new multi-million pound deal with France to dramatically increase patrols and surveillance on French beaches, aiming to stop small boat Channel crossings before they launch.
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.
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.
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.
German Media Mocks UK's Post-Brexit Asylum Chaos
German press engages in 'schadenfreude' as UK's asylum system buckles despite Brexit promises. Reports highlight infrastructure strain and political hypocrisy as small boat crossings continue to soar.
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.
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.
UK to move asylum seekers from hotels to military barracks
Exclusive: Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils a major new policy to move asylum seekers out of expensive hotels and into repurposed military barracks, aiming to cut costs and deter Channel crossings.
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 Small Boat Arrivals Surge 24% in May
New Home Office figures reveal a dramatic 24% increase in small boat crossings for May 2024, with 882 migrants arriving in a single day amid ongoing political debate over immigration policy.
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?
Labour's migrant deal in tatters as Cooper offers no guarantees
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces scrutiny as she fails to guarantee the swift return of asylum seekers to France under a proposed one-for-one agreement, casting doubt on Labour's immigration strategy.
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.
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.
Labour's Rwanda asylum deal collapses in £300m fiasco
Exclusive: The UK's new Labour government faces a major immigration crisis as a key asylum deal with Rwanda collapses. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's flagship policy is in disarray, sparking fears of a fresh surge in Channel crossings and a £300 million b
Record number of people smuggling gangs disrupted
Home Office data reveals a dramatic surge in successful operations against criminal networks orchestrating illegal Channel crossings, with a 73% increase in disruptions.
Farage Condemns 'Disgusting' Migrant Comments in Reform UK Crisis
Nigel Farage faces internal crisis as Reform UK campaigner is suspended over vile remarks about migrant children crossing the Channel. Exclusive details on the investigation and political fallout.
Farage's 'Sadist Showman' Stunt Sparks Fury Over Migrant Video
Nigel Farage faces a firestorm of criticism after a controversial campaign video targeting small boat migrants was branded 'racist' and a 'cynical ploy' by rivals and campaigners. The Reform UK leader is accused of putting political spectacle ahead of gen
Farage Slams Starmer Over Soaring Channel Crossings
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accuses PM Keir Starmer of creating de facto open borders as migrant Channel crossings hit record highs, vowing to make immigration a key election issue.
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