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Migrants board a smuggler’s boat in an attempt to cross the English Channel, on the beach of Gravelines, near Dunkirk.

UK sees record Channel migrant arrivals in 2024 as regular immigration falls

  • The figures are a reminder of the challenge facing the UK’s new Labour government as it tries to reduce the cross-Channel arrivals amid public unease over the issue
By AFP ·
Saudi brothers make waves in open-water swimming

Saudi brothers make waves in open-water swimming

By Tamara Aboalsaud ·
Over 150 migrants rescued in English Channel, France says

Over 150 migrants rescued in English Channel, France says

By AFP ·
More than 10,000 people reach UK on small boats since January

More than 10,000 people reach UK on small boats since January

By Reuters ·
More migrant dinghies cross Channel to England despite Rwanda threat

More migrant dinghies cross Channel to England despite Rwanda threat

Family of 7-year-old girl trampled on boat while crossing Channel feared repatriation to Iraq

Family of 7-year-old girl trampled on boat while crossing Channel feared repatriation to Iraq

By Arab News ·
UK police make fourth arrest after migrant deaths off France

UK police make fourth arrest after migrant deaths off France

By AFP ·
Five migrants die attempting Channel crossing

Five migrants die attempting Channel crossing

By AFP ·
Migrant crossings to UK hit new record, heaping pressure on Sunak

Migrant crossings to UK hit new record, heaping pressure on Sunak

By Reuters ·
UK targets Vietnamese with online ads to deter Channel crossings

UK targets Vietnamese with online ads to deter Channel crossings

By AFP ·
Iraqi family blames ‘smugglers who have no morals’ for death of girl, 7, crossing English Channel

Iraqi family blames ‘smugglers who have no morals’ for death of girl, 7, crossing English Channel

By Arab News ·

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