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Migrant channel crossings top 40,000 this year
More than 100 migrants came ashore on Saturday, say eyewitnesses, meaning the 40,000 mark is surpassed.
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Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron vow to co-operate on Channel crossings – No 10
Downing Street says the two leaders pledged to work on deterring "deadly journeys" in the Channel.
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Illegal Border Crossings by Venezuelans Plunge in the Face of New Policies
The number of Venezuelans entering the United States illegally dropped from about 1,200 a day to 150 in the first days after the Biden administration [...]
Tory conference: Braverman on cutting channel boat crossings for migrants
The home secretary said the UK had to find a way to make its Rwanda plan "work" to stop those crossing the Channel in boats.Suella Braverman told the [...]
As Border Crossings Soar, Biden Relies on Shelters to Manage Influx
SAN BENITO, Texas — When seven newly arrived migrants were released from government custody on a recent afternoon with nowhere to stay the night, an e [...]
Channel migrants: MPs criticise use of navy to tackle English Channel crossings
Mr Ellwood, who chairs the defence committee, said: "This tactic may on the face of it look popular, with 28,000 migrants now crossing every year - se [...]
Migrant crossings: More than 270 people cross the Channel on Sunday
French authorities prevent a further 178 people making the journey on Sunday, the Home Office says.
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Migrant crossings: More than 900 cross Channel in two days
Nearly 28,000 people have now crossed from France to England in small boats this year.
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Channel migrants: Johnson under pressure to reduce small boat crossings
Lives remain at risk, but as the crisis persists, the greater the political risks for the PM too.
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Channel migrants: I’ve offered joint patrols to prevent crossings – Patel
Home Secretary Priti Patel has told MPs journeys across the Channel are "lethally dangerous".She told the House of Commons that she had offered aga [...]
Channel migrants: UK and France agree need to step up effort against crossings
After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed.
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Migrant crossings: Number reaching UK this year three times 2020's total
More than 25,000 people have reached the UK by boat this year, including nearly 900 on Saturday.
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Priti Patel failing over small boat Channel crossings, Labour says
But former Home Secretary Sajid Javid says he is confident his successor is doing everything she can.
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Migrant crossings: Minister to lead review after record journey numbers
Stephen Barclay will explore what government departments can do amid record numbers of Channel crossings.
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Keir Starmer attacks government record on migrant crossings
The Labour leader says deals with France are not sufficient, and aid cuts have increased migration.
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