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Number of migrants crossing Channel passes 10,000 in record time

Last year the figure of 10,000 was not reached until May 24, while in 2023 it was June 17.

The Independent UK

Gangs 'taking advantage' as migrant Channel crossings pass 10,000 in record time

New tactics designed to disrupt people smuggling gangs will come into force over the next few months

Evening Standard

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

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Obsession with tough borders creating a ‘booming £2bn industry for private companies’, ministers warned

UK border security industry worth billions and expanding, academics suggest

The Independent UK

Channel crossings by migrants near 10,000 as warm spell begins

Some 9,885 people had been logged as making the journey from France as of Sunday, according to provisional Home Office figures for 2025

Evening Standard

Royal Navy scrambles warship as Russian frigate spotted in English Channel

The Admiral Golovko was seen heading east, prompting the launch of HMS St Albans to escort the vessel out of UK waters

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage Demands Minister for Deportations as Channel Crossings Hit Record High

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Keir Starmer Blasted Over Flagship Policy That’s Now Being Blamed for Costing Lives

Of all the promises made by Keir Starmer, the one that’s drawing the most fury right now is his vow to “smash the gangs” behind illegal Channel crossings.

The Fashion Central

UK and France Plot ‘One-for-One’ Migrant Swap in Bold New Channel Crossing Crackdown

The UK is currently in talks with France over a new migrant deal that could see small boat arrivals returned across the Channel.

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Man confirmed dead after crossing Channel in small boat

Death is second reported in two days, as data shows record number of people have crossed Channel so far this year

The Guardian - 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

First picture of luxury yacht used to smuggle 20 Albanian migrants across the Channel released

Three men arrested by Border Force after vessel bound for the South Coast stopped on Sunday

Evening Standard

UK sees highest number of Channel arrivals in a single day in 2025

Figures show that over 700 people made journeys in 12 boats on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Highest daily number of Channel arrivals so far this year

Latest Home Office provisional figures show 705 made the journey in 12 boats on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

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UK in talks with France about deal to swap people seeking asylum

Officials discuss plan to exchange people who come to UK irregularly for some with family case for being in Britain

Evening Standard

Migrants arrive in UK after crossing English Channel

Pictures show people wearing blankets, life jackets and orange covers coming into Dover on an RNLI lifeboat on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

A train from the UK to Italy? We’ve heard that one before, but I’m on board

It’s a lot easier to tease new cross-Channel rail services than it is to actually start running trains. I’m crossing my fingers anyway, says author Jonn Elledge

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Farage warns of danger as Channel migrant crossings hit record high in 2025

Nigel Farage has sounded the alarm after a record-breaking number of illegal migrants crossed the Channel in a single day this weekend.

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Evening Standard

More migrants arrive in UK after record English Channel crossings

Pictures showed people wearing life jackets coming ashore from a Border Force vessel in Dover on Monday.

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France Slammed for Giving Lifejackets to Migrants as Secret Plans Leak

A British fisherman has claimed the Channel migrant crisis has taken a dramatic turn, with French authorities now handing out lifejackets and escorting boats partway across the water.

International Business Times

'Slow Travel' Start-up Launches Cross-Channel Crossings By Sail

The crossing may be "a bit choppy", Captain Andrew Simons warns a dozen of his passengers waiting in the French port of Boulogne to cross the Channel with only wind to get them to England.

The Independent UK

Is Lyon vs Manchester United on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Europa League fixture

Everything you need to know about Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg clash

Evening Standard

Migrants brought ashore in lifeboat as number of Channel crossings rises 25% in a year

People wearing life jackets were pictured disembarking from Border Force and RNLI boats in Dover on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Migrants brought ashore in lifeboat after crossing English Channel

Pictures show people wearing life jackets disembarking from Border Force and RNLI boats in Dover on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Call for protection to stop parents being ‘punished’ over Channel crossings

The endangerment offence as part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill has been described as ‘ill-defined’.

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