Channel crossing record: 230 migrants in a single small boat
What the Channel crossing record shows A single Channel crossing has brought a record 230 people to the UK on one small boat, the largest number ever recorded on a single vessel making the journey from France. The Home Office confirmed the arrival, describing it as a stark illustration of the “reckless and dangerous tactics” […]
3 weeks ago
Channel crossing boat fire: 173 migrants rescued
Nightmare crossing ends in rescue More than 170 migrants have been rescued after their boat caught fire in the middle of a Channel crossing on Tuesday morning, with the UK government insisting that “all will be returned” to France. The boat was attempting to reach the UK when its engine caught fire, according to the […]
1 month ago
Gary Lineker makes defiant statement on small boat Channel crossings as BBC return confirmed
‘It simply doesn’t compare to having to flee your home’ Gary Lineker made a defiant statement in regards to small boat Channel crossings as the BBC confirmed he would be returning to Match of the Day this weekend. On Monday, the BBC announced Lineker would be back for the broadcaster’s coverage of the FA Cup […]
3 years ago
At least 444 migrants crossed the Channel on Tuesday making it the highest figure for two months
More than 10,700 people have now made the crossing this year At least 444 people cross the Channel on Tuesday, the highest daily total in two months. Hundreds of migrants made the crossing on Tuesday as the government fought legal challenges to have the deportation flights to Rwanda stopped. According to Sky News, this means […]
4 years ago
Ministers drop plans to turn back Channel migrant boats a week before court challenge
Campaign groups argued the plans to use ‘turnaround tactics’ on migrant boats went against human rights laws The government has dropped its plans to turn back migrant boats attempting to cross the Channel from Calais, just a week before they were set to be challenged in court. The policy would have meant that Border Force […]
4 years ago
RNLI vows to continue Channel rescues amid Britain First hate campaign
We’ll say it again: People, not migrants The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has reiterated its commitment to rescuing those attempting to cross the channel and find safe passage to the UK. This firm stance and reinforcing of the charity’s core values comes after reports of a new hate campaign headed up by far-right group […]
5 years ago