English Channel1 day agoMan arrested over deaths of four people trying to cross ChannelTwo men and two women, whose identities have not yet been released, died when they tried to board a water taxi off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Calais.1 day ago3 days agoFour people die trying to board boat in Channel crossing attemptAuthorities say 37 people are being treated in hospital, but around 30 others continued their journeys to the UK.3 days ago3 days agoTrack UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boatsUse our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK3 days ago1 Apr 2026Two migrants die in Channel crossing attemptFrench authorities rescue eight people who get into difficulty boarding a small boat, but two of them died. 1 Apr 202625 Mar 2026Four arrested in Germany after Channel smuggling gang raidsEuropol said more than 450 officers from the UK, Germany and Belgium were involved in the operation.25 Mar 202623 Mar 2026Migrants rescued after small boat engine failedThe group were recued by French coastguards, who returned them to Calais, French authorities say.23 Mar 202619 Mar 2026Could Iran war lead to more small boat migrants?The National Crime Agency says Iran war may increase the challenge of organised immigration crime. 19 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Reform council seeks to declare migration emergencyThe Reform administration says Kent is "at the forefront of a small-boat invasion".15 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Minister in Belgium amid concern over migrant boatsThe visit comes as people smugglers target the Belgian coast, away from main launch sites in France.13 Mar 2026...
