English Channel24 hrs agoBBC on French beach as police slash migrant 'taxi-boat' heading to UKWatch video of French police destroying a boat in the English Channel in a rare and unusual intervention, which police have made clear is not a new tactic.24 hrs agoEurope4 days agoHow many people cross the Channel in small boats?Sir Keir Starmer has promised to "smash the gangs" which smuggle people across the English Channel.4 days agoEurope5 days agoChannel migrants undeterred by new crackdownThe UK and French governments are set to announce measures aimed at returning some migrants.5 days agoKent27 Jun 2025'I swum the Channel without a wetsuit at the age of 82'Dot Wagstaff, who is also a triathlete, completed her legs of charity relay without a wetsuit.27 Jun 2025North Yorkshire26 Jun 2025Soldiers take on cross-Channel swim for charityA team from The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers prepare to face hazards such as shipping and jellyfish.26 Jun 2025Wiltshire24 Jun 2025Russian naval ship 'disguised' itself while passing through English ChannelThe Boikiy emitted a fake ID signal while sailing through the waterway alongside two sanctioned oil tankers.24 Jun 2025Europe24 Jun 2025Swimmer completes English Channel charity crossingLindsey Walke raises nearly £3000 for Alzheimer's Society by crossing the channel on Saturday.24 Jun 2025Devon18 Jun 2025'Taxi boats' pick up migrants in waist-deep water as Channel smugglers switch tacticsThey are being launched from new sites and in new ways - out of reach of French police.18 Jun 2025Europe17 Jun 2025Starmer says he favours more 'transactional' approach to granting visasThe UK leader is considering whether visas could be issued based on how well countries co-operate with the UK on illegal immigration.17 Jun 2025Politics...
