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The Latest Breaking News from the English Channel

French police are slashing migrant boats but they're still determined to reach the UK

French police have intensified efforts to stop migrants crossing the English Channel

The Independent UK

UK and France to agree migrant return deal to tackle Channel crossings – reports

The deal could see migrants who arrive in the UK by crossing the English Channel in small boats returned to France.

Evening Standard

UK prepares to announce ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal with France

More than 17,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats so far this year

The Independent UK

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Russian Warship Disguised As It Passes Through English Channel - Does It Signal World War Escalation?

A Russian warship disguised itself to escort sanctioned oil tankers through the English Channel on 20 June 2025. Is this a sign of escalating conflict?

International Business Times UK

Soft sell: vintage F1 memorabilia goes on sale at Selfridges

American-born retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge was claimed to be on a mission to transform shopping into an enjoyable experience when he opened his Oxford Street emporium in 1909. Among the first attractions to be displayed in store, alongside consumer goods, was the aeroplane in which aviation pioneer Louis Bleriot…

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Busiest day for migrant crossings this year as over 800 make journey across Channel

It comes as new data showed Eritreans have become the most common nationality crossing the English Channel in small boats

Evening Standard

1 person dies when a boat overloaded with migrants sinks in the English Channel

One person died when a boat overloaded with migrants broke up during an attempted overnight crossing of the English Channel

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Britain tried to control migration – and created the worst of all worlds

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As The Independent reveals, up to £2bn of private contracts have been awarded since 2017 aimed at curbing illegal migration across the English Channel and the costs of asylum application processing. It is hard to point to any positive results of this gross expense

The Independent UK

Migrant dies after medical emergency on small boat in English Channel

The death comes after more than 700 migrants crossed the English Channel on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Government ‘in talks on migrant removals agreement with France’

A Home Office spokesman said ministers are ‘intensifying’ collaboration with France and other European countries.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer's WORST Nightmare Comes True—Over 30,000 Small Boat Migrants Arrive Under His Watch

Since Sir Keir Starmer took up residence in Number 10, more than 30,000 asylum seekers have arrived in the UK by crossing the English Channel.

The Fashion Central

UK's Starmer blames a lack of joint action as he struggles to stop migrants crossing the Channel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a lack of coordination between U.K. police and intelligence agencies is partly responsible for a surge in the number of migrants reaching the U.K. in small boats across the English Channel

The Independent UK

Starmer ‘angry’ about illegal migration as he reveals 24,000 deportations under Labour

PM appealed to voters frustrated at the ongoing flow of migrants across the English Channel, saying he shares their ‘anger’ at illegal migration

The Independent UK

2 migrants have died in as many days in attempted sea crossings from France to the UK

French maritime authorities say they’ve recovered the bodies of two migrants who died over the past two days in attempts to cross the waters of the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom

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One person dead and 15 rescued crossing Channel in overloaded boat carrying close to 100 people

French authorities rescue people from the water after small boat overloaded with close to 100 migrants

Evening Standard

Migrant dies in the English Channel in first attempted crossing in over a week

The tragedy marks the first recorded migrant crossing attempt in over a week

The Fashion Central

GB News Viewers Rage and ‘Switch Off’ as Explosive Migrant Debate Spirals Out of Control

GB News viewers were left furious after a heated debate on illegal migrant crossings in the English Channel sparked major controversy.

International Business Times UK

Escalating Tensions: Russian Warship Travels Through UK Waters Under Navy's Watch

A Russian warship escorted a sanctioned cargo ship through the English Channel, prompting Royal Navy surveillance amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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Migrant Surge Escalates as Ruthless Smugglers Take Advantage of Favorable Conditions

Nearly two hundred migrants made the dangerous journey across the English Channel on Monday as human traffickers continued to exploit improved weather conditions.

The Fashion Central

Sky News Interrupted for 'Breaking News' – Major Setback for Keir Starmer!

Sky News anchor Darren McCaffrey interrupted Monday’s broadcast to deliver breaking news about a surge in migrant crossings across the English Channel.

The Independent UK

French coastguard rescues 68 migrants as 183 more make Channel crossing

A total of 36,816 people crossed the English Channel in 2024.

Evening Standard

Trio jailed over conspiracy to smuggle migrants across the English Channel

Canterbury Crown Court heard the vessels were ‘beset with boat failures’ during the attempts in August 2018.

The Independent UK

UK plans to sanction people-smugglers in latest bid to stop perilous Channel crossings

Britain says it will impose sanctions on members of people-smuggling gangs who send migrants crossing the English Channel to the U.K. in flimsy boats

Evening Standard

Channel crossings by migrants in 2024: Key numbers

Total arrivals are up 25% on 2023 but down 20% on 2022.

The Independent UK

3 die off northern France coast in a Channel crossing attempt

At least three migrants have died while attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain from northern France, authorities said

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