UK-France migrant deal: New measures to stop Channel crossings
The UK and France have agreed on a new multi-million-pound deal to combat illegal Channel crossings, focusing on enhanced surveillance and stricter enforcement.
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UK to return small boats to France after EU approval
The UK is set to start returning small boats carrying migrants to France within days, following the EU's green light on the controversial policy aimed at curbing Channel crossings.
UK-France migrant deal expires in 11 months
The UK's agreement with France to tackle small boat crossings is due to expire in less than a year, as the Home Office prepares to launch a new scheme this week.
Labour’s small boat policy: Change or just tweaks?
Labour proposes minor adjustments to the UK’s small boat migrant policy, sparking debate over whether these changes will make a meaningful impact.
NCA warns of worsening small boat crossings crisis
The UK's National Crime Agency has issued a stark warning over increasing small boat Channel crossings, prompting criticism of Home Office policies. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the government of failing to tackle people smuggling effective
UK spends extra £100m to stop small boat crossings
The UK government is allocating an additional £100m to tackle illegal small boat crossings in the Channel. Find out how the funds will be used and the impact on immigration policy.
Home Office boosts Channel surveillance to stop small boat crossings
The UK Home Office is ramping up efforts to deter small boat crossings in the Channel by deploying advanced surveillance technology, including drones and radar systems, as part of a broader strategy to curb illegal immigration.
Smugglers use social media to sell UK boat crossings
Criminal networks are using TikTok, Facebook, and WhatsApp to advertise illegal Channel crossings, targeting vulnerable migrants with false promises of safety.
Labour's social media plan for migrant crossings
The Labour Party proposes targeted social media ads to discourage migrants from attempting dangerous Channel crossings, amid rising political debate on immigration.
Gangs advertise illegal Channel crossings online
Criminal gangs in Britain are brazenly advertising illegal migrant Channel crossings online, with offenders now facing up to five years in prison under new laws.
UK bans social media ads for small boat crossings
New legislation will target online platforms hosting adverts encouraging illegal Channel crossings, with hefty fines for non-compliance.
Labour accuses Tories of losing control on Channel crossings
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the Conservative government of failing to manage Channel crossings, as Labour pledges stronger border security measures.
Channel Crossings Hit Record 25,000 This Year
The number of migrants crossing the English Channel has hit a staggering 25,000 this year, setting a new record and raising urgent questions about UK immigration policy.
1,000+ migrants cross Channel in 3 days
More than 1,000 asylum seekers have crossed the English Channel in small boats over the past three days, marking a significant spike in arrivals amid ongoing political debates over immigration policies.
25,000+ migrants cross Channel this year – 898 in one day
The number of migrants crossing the English Channel has surpassed 25,000 this year, with nearly 900 arriving in Dover yesterday alone. The surge continues to strain UK border resources.
Cooper: Small boats overcrowding 'lethal'
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accuses the government of failing to address the 'lethal overcrowding' of small boats crossing the Channel, as new figures reveal shocking conditions.
UK and France clash over Channel migrant crossings
Tensions rise as the UK and France dispute responsibility for migrants crossing the English Channel. Home Office under pressure to address the crisis.
Unmasked: The faces behind UK's small boats crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals the identities of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats, sparking fresh debates on UK immigration policy.
Channel migrant smugglers named and shamed
The UK government has publicly named and shamed migrant smugglers operating in the English Channel. Discover the full list of criminals and the latest crackdown efforts.
UK tightens immigration rules with new sanctions
The UK government announces stricter immigration measures, including sanctions, to deter small boat crossings across the Channel.
UK considers tougher sanctions on Channel people smugglers
Labour's David Lammy calls for stronger measures against human trafficking as Channel crossings continue. Will new sanctions make a difference?
Lammy and Cooper clash over Channel crossings bill
Labour MPs David Lammy and Yvette Cooper have publicly disagreed over the government's new immigration bill targeting Channel crossings, sparking debate within the party.
UK's toughest laws target small boat criminals
The UK government unveils harsh new measures targeting criminals exploiting small boat crossings, with penalties likened to the world's strictest laws.
Leaked doc: Boat-slashing failed to stop UK migrant crossings
A confidential document reveals that the UK government's controversial boat-slashing tactic has failed to deter migrant crossings, with numbers remaining high despite the aggressive measures.
Starmer's Small Boats Deal: A Flawed Plan?
Robert Hardman critiques Keir Starmer's approach to the small boats crisis, arguing that his proposed deal lacks substance and is unlikely to succeed.
Riot police clash with migrants in Calais boat chaos
Violent clashes erupted between French riot police and migrants in Calais as authorities intercepted a small boat bound for the UK. Tensions escalate amid ongoing cross-Channel migration crisis.
Starmer hails German deal to crush Channel smuggling gangs
Labour leader Keir Starmer announces a landmark agreement with Germany to tackle cross-Channel people-smuggling operations, following high-level talks with Chancellor Merz at No10.
1,000+ migrants cross Channel in one day
More than 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats in just 24 hours, marking one of the busiest days of the year. The surge comes as the UK government faces mounting pressure over its immigration policies.
3 Steps to Make UK-France Small Boats Deal Work
Experts outline key measures the UK must take to ensure the success of its small boats agreement with France, tackling the Channel crossing crisis effectively.
Immigration beats economy as UK's top issue post-Brexit
New polling reveals immigration has overtaken the economy as the most pressing concern for UK voters ahead of the next general election, with Brexit's legacy reshaping political priorities.
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