First charge under new migrant boat endangerment law
An 18-year-old is the first person charged with endangering others during a Channel crossing under new UK laws. Read the details of this landmark case.
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Small Boat Smuggling Boss Jailed for 11 Years
Adem Savas, who supplied half of 2023's Channel crossing boats, is jailed in Belgium. A major breakthrough in the fight against people smuggling gangs.
Small Boat Smuggling Boss Jailed for 11 Years
Adem Savas, who supplied half of 2023's Channel crossing boats, is jailed in Belgium. A breakthrough for UK and European efforts to dismantle people smuggling networks.
First 2026 migrant boat reaches Dover in freezing conditions
The first small boat migrants of 2026 have arrived in Dover. Read about the new Home Office powers to seize phones and the ongoing Channel crisis.
New Powers to Seize Phones from Channel Migrants
UK authorities can now confiscate mobile phones from small boat arrivals without arrest. The move aims to dismantle smuggling networks as Channel crossings hit 41,472 in 2025. Read the full story.
New phone seizure powers for small boat arrivals begin
From Monday, UK border officials can seize phones and SIM cards from small boat migrants to combat people smuggling gangs. The government says the move will save lives. Read the latest.
41,472 small boat arrivals in UK during 2025
Official figures reveal 41,472 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year, the second highest annual total on record. Explore the political fallout and new government policies.
Sheriff Contradicts Trump on Border Security Claims
A Texas sheriff says his remote county remains wide open to illegal crossings, contradicting White House claims of a secure southern border. Read the exclusive report.
Charles and William Could Visit US Next Year
King Charles and Prince William are reportedly planning separate trips to the United States in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and ongoing UK-US trade talks.
Royal US visits planned for 2026 as trade deal talks continue
King Charles and Prince William are reportedly planning separate US trips in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and crucial UK-US trade negotiations. Read the latest details.
US Mandates Facial Recognition for Foreign Travellers
The US has launched a sweeping new policy requiring facial biometric data from all noncitizens entering and leaving the country. The move aims to combat visa fraud and illegal immigration. Read the full details.
Over 800 cross Channel in record December day
A record 803 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on December 20, 2025, marking a major surge. The total for the year now stands at 41,455. Read the full analysis.
Over 41,000 cross Channel in small boats in 2025
More than 41,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in 2025 after 803 people made the journey in 13 dinghies this weekend. Read the latest figures and government response.
Channel Crossings Exceed 41,000 in 2025
Latest figures reveal over 41,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats in 2025, with a significant spike of 803 arrivals in a single day. Discover the details of this ongoing migration challenge.
Migrant groups arrive in Dover after overnight Channel crossings
Groups of migrants were brought into Dover by Border Force following a series of overnight Channel crossings. The 2025 total has now exceeded 40,000. Read the latest on the UK's response.
Migrant groups arrive in Dover after overnight Channel crossings
Groups of migrants were brought into Dover by Border Force following overnight small boat crossings from France. The 2025 total has now surpassed 40,000. Read the latest on the UK's response.
Migrants Arrive in Dover After Busy Night of Channel Crossings
Groups of migrants brought into Dover by Border Force after overnight Channel crossings. Over 40,000 have made the journey in 2025. Germany passes new law targeting smugglers.
Migrants use trainers to bail out sinking Channel boat
Shocking footage reveals migrants using designer trainers to bail water from a sinking dinghy in the Channel. Over 500 attempt crossings on an 'extremely busy' day. Read the full report.
UK-Greece pact targets Channel and Med people smugglers
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper signs a new UK-Greece agreement to tackle smuggling gangs and disrupt small boat supplies. Includes £1.5m for North African job schemes.
Brexit adds 'new dimension' to Channel crossings
MPs told Brexit is 'part of the narrative' for migrants crossing the Channel, as the UK lost a key returns agreement with the EU. Read the full analysis.
5 Killed in Afghan-Pakistan Border Exchange of Fire
An overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border has killed five Afghan civilians and wounded eight, officials confirm. The clash breaches a Qatar-mediated ceasefire. Read the latest.
US Border Town Transformed by Trump Crackdown
A US-Mexico border town sees a dramatic 90% drop in migrant crossings under Trump's policies, transforming the region and impacting hospitals and shelters. Discover the full story.
Lithuania reopens Belarus border crossings
Lithuania reopens two key border crossings with Belarus after a closure sparked by smuggling balloons. The move aims to free stranded trucks, but Vilnius warns the border could shut again. Read the latest.
Labour's 20-Year Asylum Wait & Border Reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils sweeping immigration reforms including 20-year settlement wait for Channel migrants and Danish-style asylum system overhaul.
French migrant interceptions fall sharply under Labour deal
French police preventing fewer Channel crossings since Labour's returns agreement began. Arrivals down 17% but interceptions fell 45%, raising border control concerns.
French intercept 70 migrants in Dunkirk Channel crossing attempt
Exclusive: French police prevent attempted Channel crossing to Dover as UK-France border tensions escalate. Latest developments in the ongoing small boats crisis.
Lorry drivers paid £2,000 per migrant to smuggle into UK
Exclusive investigation reveals how criminal gangs are paying lorry drivers up to £2,000 per migrant in sophisticated smuggling operations targeting UK borders. Police report dramatic spike in arrests as border security tightens.
French intercept 80 migrants in Channel crossing attempt
Exclusive: French police prevent 80 migrants from crossing the Channel as UK authorities warn of worsening small boat crisis. Latest interception near Dunkirk highlights ongoing border challenges.
US-Mexico Border Wall: A Visual Documentary
Stunning photographic essay reveals the stark reality of America's border landscape, capturing the human stories and physical barriers shaping one of the world's most controversial frontiers.
Record Small Boat Crossings Defy UK Government Crackdown
Despite heightened security measures and political promises, small boat migrant crossings across the English Channel have surged to unprecedented levels, raising urgent questions about border control effectiveness.
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