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Number of migrants crossing Channel to UK since 2018 tops 75,000

The provisional total for the year so far is now more than 36,400, including 3,462 crossings recorded in October to date.

The Independent UK

Channel crossings continue as more migrants arrive in Kent

More than 35,600 people have arrived in the UK so far this year after attempting the treacherous trip from France.

The Independent UK

Channel crossings to the UK exceed 35,000 for the year

This is more than for the whole of 2021, when 28,561 were recorded.

The Independent UK

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Suspected Albanian human trafficker arrested by National Crime Agency

A suspected people smuggler accused of organising the crossing of the English Channel for migrants on small boats has been arrested in south-west London.

Evening Standard

Suspected Channel crossings people smuggler arrested in police raid

The National Crime Agency is now questioning the 30-year-old Albanian man.

The Independent UK

Truss and ‘friend’ Macron signal progress on Channel crossing

The pair met at the first summit of the European Political Community in Prague, a gathering pushed for by the French president.

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman revives Tory bid to cut migration to ‘tens of thousands’

The Home Secretary wants to clamp down on Channel boat crossings

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Suella Braverman says Channel migrants will be banned from claiming asylum in UK

Home Secratary reveals plans for new laws imposing a blanket ban on anyone deemed entering the UK illegally from seeking refuge

Evening Standard

Channel migrants face ban on claiming asylum in UK

Suella Braverman pledged to tackle crossings at the Conservative Party conference.

The Independent UK

Refugees who cross Channel in dinghies will be BANNED from claiming asylum in UK

The Home Secretary recieved two standing ovations at Tory conference as she set out what campaigners have deemed an 'attack on genuine refugees'.

Daily Mirror

Tories set to 'trash' international law with Suella Braverman's asylum ban

THE UK Government looks set to “trash” international treaties after the Home Secretary announced plans to ban anybody who enters Britain…

The National (Scotland)

Channel migrants face ‘ban’ on claiming asylum in UK

Home Secretary Suella Braverman is due to announce the plan on Tuesday, according to reports.

The Independent UK

UK to propose asylum ban on English Channel migrants

British interior minister Suella Braverman set out plans on Tuesday for new powers which would ban migrants who cross the English Channel from claiming asylum and said it was her "dream" to see a government flight deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Reuters

Lifeboat crews accuse RNLI managers of complacency over Channel crossings

Exclusive: members say they are ill-equipped and lack guidance on rescuing people crossing on small boats

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Suella Braverman vows to reform the Modern Slavery Act 'to boot out' migrants

The Home Secretary said the majority of people coming to the UK from Albania on small boats 'are claiming to be victims of modern slavery'.

Evening Standard

Almost 500 migrants arrive in one day as channel crossings continue

Almost 500 migrants arrived in the UK in one day as the total number of Channel crossings for the year so far edged closer to 33,000.

The Independent UK

Number of migrants crossing the Channel this year edges closer to 33,000

The Ministry of Defence recorded 499 people making the journey on Thursday in 10 boats, taking the provisional total for 2022 to date to 32,807.

The Independent UK

Channel crossings resume following five-day hiatus

More than 32,000 people have made the crossing so far this year.

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The Independent UK

Liz Truss accused of wrecking Channel crossings deal with Macron ‘friend or foe’ gaffe

Claim that ‘groundbreaking’ agreement for UK officials to work in France was ready for sign-off

The Guardian - UK

Post-Brexit checks reduce Eurostar’s London terminal capacity by a third

Rail boss says St Pancras has only avoided chaos seen at Channel ports because of services being cut

Daily Mirror

Smuggler 'who makes £1million a week sneaking people into Britain' unmasked

Hundreds of people every day are attempting the perilous journey across the English Channel from France aboard often flimsy vessels for thousands of pounds, thanks to criminal people smugglers

The Guardian - UK

Is this the eco-friendly Channel crossing of the future?

Cyclists and walkers may be able to avoid the whole post-Brexit ferry nightmare next spring if this sail-powered startup can catch a fair wind

The Independent UK

More than 1,000 people cross the Channel in small boats

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 21 boats were intercepted on Thursday carrying 1,150 people.

Radio France Internationale

France busts lucrative cross-Channel people smuggling ring

French police have busted a major people-smuggling ring that has been sending migrants to the United Kingdom in dinghies, with more than a dozen boats and 700 life jackets seized in a raid.

Wales Online

Channel crossings to the UK this year go past 30,000 – more than for the whole of 2021

More people than ever coming over on small boats

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