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Migrants wade into the sea to try to board smugglers’ boats in an attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Gravelines in northern France on September 27, 2025.

UK Government Urged to Stop Paying France for Failed Border Patrols

Michael Curzon February 25, 2026

The patrols cost the British taxpayer hundreds of millions of pounds, yet tens of thousands of migrants crossed the Channel last year alone.

More Channel Crossings Under Starmer Than Any Previous UK PM

TEC News February 10, 2026

Since Starmer took office, a weekly average of nearly 800 migrants arrived in England from France illegally.

Starmer to Sign Border Security Deal With Beijing to Target Small Boat Crossings

TEC News January 29, 2026

The UK aims to work with China to track smuggling routes, share intelligence, and stop maritime equipment from reaching criminal gangs.

Channel Crossings Reach Historic High in UK History Under Labour

TEC News January 20, 2026

Since 2018, the UK has seen over 193,500 Channel arrivals—roughly the size of Norwich.

Unwelcome: UK’s First ‘Small Boat’ Migrant Arrivals of 2026

TEC News January 5, 2026

Dozens of lawbreakers crossed the English Channel in sub-zero temperatures, following near-record numbers of illegal arrivals in 2025.

Smugglers’ boats sail with migrants onboard as they attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Gravelines, northern France on September 27, 2025.

Starmer Fails To “Smash the Gangs”: UK Channel Crossings Continued to Rise in 2025

Zolta Győri January 2, 2026

The Labour government promised reforms and policy changes to curb illegal migration but arrival statistics show it’s only gotten worse.

Migrants wait to board smugglers’ boats in an attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Gravelines, northern France on September 27, 2025.

Hundreds Attempt English Channel Crossing as Migrant Surge Continues

TEC News December 17, 2025

Several boats carrying over 400 people have set out from France, with some already reaching UK territory.

Farage’s Verdict on 40,000+ Channel Crossings (and Counting)

TEC News December 15, 2025

Reform UK leader criticised the government after Channel crossings surpassed last year’s total, warning the problem will worsen and the public will grow angrier.

English Channel: Migrant ‘Small Boat’ Crossings Resume

TEC News December 14, 2025

After weather caused a four-week pause, vessels carrying migrants have reappeared in UK waters—fuelling illegal immigration.

UK Sees Record Illegal Channel Crossings Under New Minister

Michael Curzon November 11, 2025

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has overseen 10,000 arrivals in 66 days—the fastest pace since 2022.

Tag: channel crossings

UK Government Urged to Stop Paying France for Failed Border Patrols

More Channel Crossings Under Starmer Than Any Previous UK PM

Starmer to Sign Border Security Deal With Beijing to Target Small Boat Crossings

Channel Crossings Reach Historic High in UK History Under Labour

Unwelcome: UK’s First ‘Small Boat’ Migrant Arrivals of 2026

Starmer Fails To “Smash the Gangs”: UK Channel Crossings Continued to Rise in 2025

Hundreds Attempt English Channel Crossing as Migrant Surge Continues

Farage’s Verdict on 40,000+ Channel Crossings (and Counting)

English Channel: Migrant ‘Small Boat’ Crossings Resume

UK Sees Record Illegal Channel Crossings Under New Minister

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