English Channel24 hrs agoArrests as migrant boat reaches UK uninterceptedFive people have been detained and an investigation launched, the Home Office says. 24 hrs ago4 days agoTeen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailed4 days ago4 days agoTeen who piloted Channel boat with 165 migrants jailedChan Mathok Atak has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison after piloting the boat.4 days ago6 days agoBrexit to blame for small boat migrants, says Lib Dem leaderSir Ed Davey says the Conservatives and Reform UK are to blame for the numbers of migrants crossing the Channel. 6 days ago7 days ago'Major deterrent' needed for small boats, says Ed DaveyThe Lib Dem leader tells BBC South East the current situation is "not good for the country".7 days ago7 days agoTrack UK's latest migration numbers - net migration, visas, asylum and small boatsUse our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK7 days ago7 days agoFall in small boats down to law enforcement, agency saysBut other factors, including developments in the Middle East, may also be playing a role.7 days ago14 Sept 2026Channel biometric border checks face more delaysThe checks, in which fingerprints and photos are taken, were meant to be fully in place by October.14 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Olympians bidding for English Channel swim recordSix of the UK's top swimmers are to attempt the relay record for swimming the English Channel.14 Sept 2026...
