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Timeline of the Channel migrant crisis

The Government started recording the number of people detected crossing the Channel to the UK in 2018.

The Independent UK

New arrivals appear to take Channel crossings to more than 100,000 since 2018

RNLI lifeboats were spotted bringing dozens to shore on Thursday, meaning it was likely the milestone has been reached.

The Independent UK

UK would be outlier with Russia if it left ECHR, Law Society says

Robert Jenrick had said government would do ‘whatever is necessary’ to stop small boat crossings

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Tatty Macleod: Fugue review – frothy French v English comedy

National stereotypes aside, the cordial TikTok star delivers lively cross-Channel observations and adds a soupçon of substance

The Guardian - UK

‘Unscrupulous’ landlords and bosses accepting undocumented workers face fine surges

Home Office argues ‘illegal working and renting are significant pull factors for migrants crossing the Channel’

The Independent UK

Ascension Island: What to know about potential migrant processing centre

The small, volcanic island could host an asylum processing centre in an attempt to reduce the number of small boats crossing the Channel.

The Independent UK

Channel crossings: Average number of migrants per boat for July hits record high

The average of around 52 migrants per vessel is the highest since records began in 2018.

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Channel crossings: Average number of migrants per boat hits record high

The average of around 52 migrants per vessel is the highest since records began in 2018

Evening Standard

Channel crossings: Average number of migrants per boat for July hits record high

The average of around 52 migrants per vessel is the highest since records began in 2018.

The Independent UK

Jury discharged in trial of UK asylum seeker facing manslaughter charges

Ibrahima Bah accused over deaths of four people who were crossing the Channel in small boat with him

The Guardian - UK

Call for refugee visas to tackle Channel small boat crossings

Refugee Council says Illegal Migration Act will not work and calls for pilot of legal route for 10,000 asylum seekers

The Guardian - UK

Test ‘refugee visa’ to curb Channel crossings, urges charity

The idea is one of a series put forward by the Refugee Council.

The Independent UK

Dozens of yachts retire from Channel race due to ‘brutal’ gale-force winds

One crew evacuated before boat sinks as more than 80 vessels abandon world’s largest offshore race

The Guardian - UK

Asylum reforms become law as Channel crossings top 14,000 for year so far

The Illegal Migration Bill was given Royal Assent on Thursday.

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The Independent UK

Channel crossings top 14,000 for year so far

According to Home Office data, 297 people were detected on Wednesday in six boats.

The Independent UK

Channel Tunnel boss: New EU scheme designed without any consideration for Dover

There are fears the European Union’s incoming Entry/Exit System (EES) will cause delays in Dover.

The Independent UK

Mapped: How does UK’s inflation compare with the rest of Europe?

Rising prices slow to 7.9 per cent in June. But how does this compare with our neighbours across the Channel?

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Hundreds of migrants cross Channel as Illegal Migration Bill set to become law

The Home Office said 574 people were detected on Tuesday in 12 boats.

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What has happened with the Government’s plans to curb Channel crossings?

The Government’s migration plans are poised to become law after ministers saw off fresh challenges by peers.

The Guardian - UK

Key pillars of illegal migration bill have been abandoned, says Patel

Former home secretary criticises concessions as cabinet minister insists progress can be made to stop Channel crossings

The Independent UK

Numbers making risky English Channel crossing ‘still too large’ says No 10

Rishi Sunak’s pledge to ‘stop the boats’ has run into a series of difficulties in the English Channel, the courts and the House of Lords.

The Independent UK

Man accused of manslaughter of 27 small boat migrants in worst Channel disaster extradited to France

Alleged people smuggler faces trial in French courts as small boat crossings reach almost 12,800 so far in 2023

The Independent UK

Ken Clarke: Doing nothing about illegal immigration is not an option

It comes as 1,070 migrants crossed the Channel in 13 boats on Friday and in seven boats on Saturday, according to Home Office figures.

The Independent UK

Channel crossings top 1,000 over two days

A total of 1,070 migrants crossed the Channel in 13 boats on Friday and in seven boats on Saturday, according to Home Office figures.

The Independent UK

Channel crossings hit 12,000 for 2023 so far after new highest daily total

The arrivals are another blow to Rishi Sunak’s promise to ‘stop the boats’.

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