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Migrants crossing Channel to UK in 2024 soar by 25 percent

Migrants crossing Channel to UK in 2024 soar by 25 percent

  • Immigration, both irregular and regular, was a major issue at July’s general election which brought Labour to power
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Many migrants would be put on small boats for the sea crossing of Channel between northern France and England’s south coast.

Fugitive Afghans convicted of people smuggling held in UK: police

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85 migrants rescued in Channel: French authorities

85 migrants rescued in Channel: French authorities

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Update Three migrants die after boat sinks off coast of Calais

Three migrants die after boat sinks off coast of Calais

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Firefighters provide assistance to an injured migrant after a vessel carrying dozens trying to cross the Channel to England sank

Nearly 1,000 migrants cross Channel into UK on same day as 4 killed

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Toddler crushed to death in migrant Channel crossing

Toddler crushed to death in migrant Channel crossing

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Eight migrants die in Channel crossing attempt

Eight migrants die in Channel crossing attempt

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Vessel rescued in English Channel after emergency call to Dover, Delaware, instead of Dover, England

Vessel rescued in English Channel after emergency call to Dover, Delaware, instead of Dover, England

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‘I saw them die’: Survivors recount migrant boat capsizing in Channel

‘I saw them die’: Survivors recount migrant boat capsizing in Channel

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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

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Saudi brothers make waves in open-water swimming

Saudi brothers make waves in open-water swimming

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Over 150 migrants rescued in English Channel, France says

Over 150 migrants rescued in English Channel, France says

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

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

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