First 2026 Migrants Arrive in UK via Channel in Freezing Cold
The first small boat migrants of 2026 have arrived in Dover, Kent, in bitterly cold weather. Read about the new Home Office powers to seize phones and the ongoing Channel crisis.
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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 Let Officers Seize Migrant Phones Without Arrest
UK police can now confiscate phones from small boat arrivals without arrest to target smuggling gangs. PM Starmer also pushes to close asylum hotels before 2029.
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.
UK's Channel migrant deal labelled a 'joke' as figures reveal imbalance
Official data shows the UK has accepted more asylum seekers from France than it has returned under Labour's flagship deal, as small boat crossings hit second-highest annual total. Read the full analysis.
UK's Channel migrant deal branded a 'joke' as figures revealed
Official data shows Britain has accepted more asylum-seekers from France than it has sent back under Labour's flagship agreement. Read the full analysis of the scheme's impact.
41,472 small boat arrivals in UK during 2025
UK Home Office brands 41,472 small boat Channel crossings in 2025 'shameful'. Figures show second highest annual record, despite slowdown in final months. Read the full analysis.
41,472 Channel Crossings in 2025, Second Highest on Record
Small boat arrivals in the UK reached 41,472 in 2025, the second highest annual figure ever. The data deals a blow to PM Keir Starmer's pledge to cut crossings and dismantle smuggling networks. Read the full analysis.
Small boat crossings rise 13% in 2025, girl among dead
Home Office data reveals 41,474 people crossed the Channel in small boats in 2025, a 13% rise. Read the full analysis of the figures and the government's new crackdown.
Channel migrant crossings second highest on record in 2025
41,472 migrants crossed the Channel to the UK in 2025, the second highest annual figure. Explore the data, government response, and the ongoing political debate.
Channel migrant crisis: Why Britain's border has failed
Exclusive Mail on Sunday report reveals French police reluctance as thousands cross the Channel. Why has one of the world's most defensible frontiers become an open door? Read the full analysis.
French police block Starmer's Channel migrant boat tactics
Sir Keir Starmer's plan to 'smash the gangs' faces a major setback as French police unions refuse risky sea interceptions, despite a £500m UK deal. Read the full story on the diplomatic standoff.
Brian Reade's 2025 Review: Winners, Losers & Trump
Columnist Brian Reade delivers his verdict on a tumultuous 2025, from Donald Trump's global impact to UK political shifts and unforgettable cultural moments.
Watch Afcon 2025 Free: UK TV and Streaming Guide
UK football fans can watch the entire Africa Cup of Nations 2025 for free on Channel 4. Get the full schedule, key dates, and how to stream every match live online.
Green Leader: Use £476m for Migrant Compassion, Not Policing
Green Party leader Zack Polanski calls for £476m of UK taxpayer money to fund humanitarian aid for migrants in France, not border policing. Read his controversial Christmas message.
Can You Remember 2025's Headlines? Take the PA Quiz
How well do you recall the major stories of 2025? Test your knowledge of politics, royalty, and showbiz with the Press Association's interactive year-end news quiz.
Small Boat Arrivals Exceed 41,000, Challenging Labour Vow
Over 41,000 migrants have crossed the Channel in 2025, casting doubt on government promises. Read the latest figures and analysis on the ongoing crisis.
Channel Clashes: Tear Gas Fired as 700 Migrant Boats Land
Violent clashes erupted in northern France as migrants attempted a Channel crossing. Hours later, over 700 people arrived on UK shores, marking a major surge in small boat activity. Read the full report.
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.
Police Get Powers for Migrant Mouth Searches for SIMs
UK police gain powers to search migrants' mouths for SIM cards at ports. The move aims to tackle Channel smuggling gangs, but faces human rights criticism. Read the full story.
Top 15 Books of 2025: The Year's Must-Reads
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
France to Stop Migrant Dinghies After Starmer's Plea
France will begin limited operations to intercept migrant dinghies following private admissions from Keir Starmer that Britain lacks an effective Channel deterrent. Exclusive details.
OBR Casts Doubt on Labour's Small Boat Plan
The Treasury watchdog questions Labour's timeline to stop Channel crossings and close asylum hotels, warning of a £1.4bn budget shortfall by 2028/29. Discover the financial risks.
Migrant smuggler organised £50m crossings from prison
Iraqi Kurd Idriss Ghazi Kareem sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter of seven Afghan migrants while running massive small boat operation worth £50million annually from behind bars.
Four dead as migrant boats capsize off Libya coast
At least four Bangladeshi migrants died when their boat capsized near Al Khums, Libya. A second vessel carrying 69 people remains missing amid rising Mediterranean deaths.
Graphic leaflets warn migrants of Channel dangers
Exclusive: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood authorises grim images of small boat tragedies in new campaign to deter asylum seekers from crossing the Channel. Discover the government's new hard-line strategy.
42 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Libya
At least 42 migrants are presumed dead after their boat capsized off Libya. Seven survivors were found after six days at sea. Read more on the Central Mediterranean crisis.
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.
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