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Many schemes to stop small boat crossings in the Channel have been considered by UK governments in recent years, from the Rwanda policy to “wave-machines”. Here…

As crossing hit 50,000 under labour, BBC Verify’s Ben Chu looks at the data behind small boat migrant crossings. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c8604zn9d8do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ian Aikman & Simon JonesBBC NewsHarry FarleyPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesThe number of migrants to cross the English Channel in small boats since Labour came to power last…

The hills of the Scottish Highlands were still in sight when the cry went up: “Whale!” And there it was, a humpback on the port side…

Ministers will spend an extra £100m on measures to deter Channel crossings, including on the planned “one in, one out” returns agreement with France, the Home…

Ministers are to outlaw social media adverts promoting journeys on small boats across the Channel to asylum seekers.The government will create a UK-wide criminal offence that…

People advertising illegal Channel crossings online could face up to five years in prison under a new offence the government plans to introduce.The offence, which the…

Ministers are to outlaw social media adverts promoting journeys on small boats across the Channel to asylum seekers.The government will create a UK-wide criminal offence that…

Joshua Askew & Bob DaleBBC News, South EastPA MediaThis group of migrants were brought ashore to Dover on WednesdayMore than 25,000 migrants have crossed the English…