Channel migrant crossings surge despite Rwanda policy
Exclusive analysis reveals dramatic increase in small boat crossings despite government's Rwanda policy, with hundreds making the perilous journey in recent days.
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Border Chief: No Quick Fix for Channel Migrant Crisis
Britain's Border Security Commander Martin Hewitt delivers sobering assessment that small boats crossing won't be solved rapidly, amid record Channel arrivals and ongoing policy challenges.
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.
People smugglers target West Country to evade Kent patrols
Exclusive police intelligence reveals human smugglers are redirecting small boat crossings to Devon and Cornwall coastlines as border enforcement intensifies along traditional Kent routes. Authorities warn of dangerous new patterns emerging in Channel cro
Smugglers target South West coast as new UK route
Police reveal organised crime gangs are exploiting Devon and Cornwall's rugged coastline, with small boat crossings increasing dramatically as authorities battle new smuggling tactics.
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.
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.
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.
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
UK's £480m Deal with France to Deport Channel Migrants
Exclusive: The UK government is negotiating a multi-million pound deal with France to fast-track the deportation of asylum seekers who cross the Channel. Critics label it a costly and ineffective 'admission of failure'.
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.
UK demands France stop all migrant boat crossings in tense clash
Home Secretary James Cleverly issues a formal request to French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin to stop all migrant Channel crossings, escalating diplomatic tensions over the small boats crisis.
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.
UK and France sign new Channel security pact to stop small boats
In a landmark move, UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper finalises a new security agreement with France, pledging millions to tackle small boat crossings and disrupt criminal smuggling networks in the Channel.
Starmer's 'one-in, one-out' asylum plan to stop small boats
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer proposes controversial 'one-in, one-out' asylum policy to address small boat crossings, challenging Rishi Sunak's Rwanda scheme with new France negotiations.
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.
Labour's small boat plan collapses amid legal chaos
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's flagship scheme to tackle Channel crossings is on the brink of collapse, overwhelmed by legal challenges and a lack of French cooperation. The Prime Minister's promise to 'stop the boats' faces its first major test.
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.
UK erects 'not welcome' signs for asylum seekers in France
The Home Office has sparked outrage by placing stark warning signs on French beaches, informing potential asylum seekers they are 'not welcome' in the UK and face swift removal to Rwanda.
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.
Labour's Small Boats Plan Torn Apart By Experts
Labour's flagship plan to tackle the small boats crisis by scrapping the Rwanda scheme and fast-tracking asylum claims has been branded 'dangerously naive' by experts, who warn it would create a 'pull factor' and overwhelm the system.
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