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UK intercepts oil tanker from Russia's shadow fleet in English Channel

British forces intercepted a UK-sanctioned oil tanker accused of belonging to what has been dubbed Russia's "shadow fleet" in the English Channel on Sunday, in what the country’s defence ministry called "the first UK-led operation of its kind".

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In a first, UK delivers blow to Putin’s shadow fleet with English Channel interception

British forces have intercepted a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker in the English Channel for the first time, in what the government described as a major operation aimed at disrupting Moscow’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine.

The Times of India

Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet

Britain’s armed forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel on Sunday

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Members of Wagner mercenary group ‘guarding Russia’s shadow fleet through the English Channel’

Wagner is a state-funded private military once led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who oversaw an attempted coup against Putin

The Independent UK

Authorities Charge Migrants Who Reached UK by Crossing the English Channel in Small Boats During Heatwave

Several migrants have been charged with immigration offences after crossing the English Channel during a heatwave, with UK prosecutors acting swiftly to bring cases to court.

International Business Times UK

A weekend stay in Jersey: Sea, saunas and strolls

It’s hotting up on Jersey’s St Brelade’s Bay, and I’m not just talking about the sunshine. I’m sitting in a sauna cabin on the sands and, as the temperature gauge rises, the bracing waves of the English Channel — spotted through an artfully-placed window — are looking very tempting. After…

Evening Standard

Immigration At The Forefront Of British Voters' Minds As 989 Migrants Cross The Channel Over Bank Holiday

Almost 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel during the bank holiday weekend, sparking renewed debate over border security and efforts to combat people-smuggling operations.

International Business Times UK

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UK heatwave sees over 1,000 migrants cross Channel during record-breaking temperatures

Amid soaring temperatures, more than 1,000 migrants made the perilous journey across the English Channel to UK shores in a mere six days. Although favorable weather conditions played a role, the overall influx of migrants remains lower than in previous years.

The Times of India

Search & Compare Ferry Ticket Prices & Routes — Save Money at Direct Ferries

Planning a sea crossing shouldn't mean overpaying for your ticket. Whether you're taking your car across the English Channel, island-hopping in Greece, or crossing to Ireland for a weekend break, comparing ferry prices before you book is the single easiest way to save money on your trip. This guide walks…

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82 Migrants On Board: Two Women Dead And Three Critical After Failed Channel Crossing

Two women died and three others are critically ill after an overcrowded boat carrying 82 migrants ran aground in northern France during a failed Channel crossing

International Business Times UK

Britain and France will sign a 3-year deal to curb small-boat Channel crossings

Britain and France have agreed to a new multimillion-euro deal to reduce migrant crossings in the English Channel

The Independent UK

France and UK renew landmark pact to curb English Channel crossings

The aim of the agreement is to prevent illegal crossings of the English Channel. The two countries' interior ministers are due to meet near the northwestern French city of Dunkirk on Thursday.

Euronews

UK signs £650m deal with France to stop illegal migrants crossing English Channel in small boats

The United Kingdom has struck a fresh multi-million-pound agreement with France aimed at curbing the rising number of illegal migrants attempting to cross the English Channel in small boats.

The Times of India

France and UK agree to new migrant deal, with funding tied to results

France and the United Kingdom have agreed to a new deal to prevent undocumented migrants from crossing the Channel, with France committing to doubling law enforcement presence on the coast, and the UK contributing up to €766 million – some of which will be paid only if France delivers results.

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Sudanese national charged under new UK law after 4 migrants die during attempt to cross English Channel

A 27-year-old Sudanese national has been charged after four migrants, two men and two women, died while attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat off the northern French coast.

The Independent UK

British authorities charge alleged boat pilot in deaths of 4 migrants in the English Channel

Authorities have charged a Sudanese man under a new British immigration law for allegedly piloting a boat linked to the deaths of four migrants in the English Channel

The Independent UK

Suspect arrested in England after 4 die in failed channel crossing from France to UK

British authorities have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died trying to cross the English Channel

The Times of India

Four dead after boat sinks off French coast during attempt to cross English Channel

Devastation unfolded in the English Channel as a small boat carrying four migrants—a pair of men and women—capsized amid fierce currents near Boulogne, resulting in their tragic drowning. Thankfully, over 40 individuals were rescued, though one required treatment for hypothermia. This heartbreaking episode underscores the growing peril associated with desperate…

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Cardiff’s £104m Emiliano Sala compensation claim dismissed by French court

The Bluebirds paid £15m for the Argentine striker in 2019 before the plane carrying him to Cardiff crashed into the English Channel

Evening Standard

Home Office border security chief quits after failing to bring down small boat crossings

Almost 60,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats since Martin Hewitt was appointed

The Independent UK

Royal Navy reports Russian warship and sanctioned oil tanker in English Channel

A Royal Navy warship, HMS Mersey, and a Wildcat helicopter spent 48 hours monitoring the Russian frigate RFN Soobrazitelny and sanctioned tanker MV Anatoly Kolodkin in the English Channel. The operation, coordinated with Nato, involved using powerful radars and sensors to gather intelligence as the Russian vessels sailed westward. After…

Evening Standard

People smugglers who ran 'VIP yacht service' for migrants to cross channel jailed

Two Ukrainian men who operated the 'VIP' yacht service to smuggle migrants across the English Channel have been jailed

The Independent UK

Two Ukrainian men jailed for running ‘premium people-smuggling taxi service’ across the English Channel

The pair were accused of effectively running an illegal migrant taxi service across the English Channel

Evening Standard

Seven consecutive days of small boat Channel crossings for first time this year as 1,200 migrants make journey

Some 1,200 migrants have crossed the English Channel so far in March, bringing the 2026 total to 3,409 people

Evening Standard

No guarantee small boat crossings will fall by next year, Home Secretary says

More than 65,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel since Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister.

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