Starmer attacks government over Channel crossings crisis
Labour leader Keir Starmer launches scathing attack on government's handling of small boat crossings amid diplomatic tensions with France over new asylum policies.
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Starmer's Channel crossing plan faces Tory criticism
Labour leader Keir Starmer vows to negotiate new UK-France agreement to tackle small boat crossings, as Conservative ministers warn against 'surrender' to French demands.
Virgin Trains eyes Channel Tunnel return in rail comeback
Richard Branson's Virgin Trains could make a dramatic return to UK railways with plans to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, challenging Eurostar's long-standing monopoly on cross-channel rail travel.
Virgin's Eurostar Challenge: The Untold Channel Tunnel Bid
Exclusive look at how Virgin Trains nearly revolutionised cross-Channel travel with ambitious plans to compete directly with Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel.
Virgin's Channel Tunnel Bid Challenges Eurostar Monopoly
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate cross-Channel train services, potentially breaking Eurostar's monopoly and creating new London-Paris travel options.
Virgin Trains' Channel Tunnel bid rejected by regulators
The Office of Rail and Road rejects Virgin Trains' application to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, dealing a significant setback to Richard Branson's rail ambitions between London and European destinations.
Royal Navy shadows Russian spy ship in Channel
HMS Portland escorts Russian intelligence vessel Admiral Vladimirsky through world's busiest shipping lane as UK maintains vigilant watch on Moscow's naval activities.
Royal Navy warship deployed to English Channel
HMS Duncan, a Type 45 destroyer, has been strategically positioned in the English Channel as Britain reinforces its maritime security following confrontations with French fishing vessels near UK territorial waters.
Samantha Armytage Joins Today Show in Career Move
Exclusive: Channel Seven's beloved Sunrise presenter Samantha Armytage makes stunning return to television, joining Channel Nine's Today show in a major industry shake-up that's set to redefine morning television.
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.
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.
Luxury yacht migrant smuggling op exposed on Kent coast
Exclusive investigation reveals how a multi-million pound yacht became the latest vessel in sophisticated people-smuggling operations, running aground near Kingsdown with French-registered vehicle aboard.
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.
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.
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