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Over 200,000 migrants cross the English Channel in small boats since 2018
military conflicts May 9, 2026, 10:43 AM
Over 200,000 migrants cross the English Channel in small boats since 2018
  • Over 200,000 migrants have crossed the Channel in small boats since 2018.
  • The majority of these individuals claim asylum in the UK, with varying grant rates.
  • Efforts to reduce these crossings face ongoing challenges despite government promises.
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Germany cracks down on people smugglers with new law
politics Dec 19, 2025, 2:54 PM
Germany cracks down on people smugglers with new law
  • New German legislation aims to impose prison sentences of up to ten years for people smugglers.
  • The law is intended to disrupt the criminal networks involved in facilitating illegal crossings to the UK.
  • This initiative marks a significant step in strengthening UK-German law enforcement collaboration on border security.
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Small boat crossings resume after record pause in the UK
military conflicts Dec 13, 2025, 12:02 PM
Small boat crossings resume after record pause in the UK
  • A 28-day pause in small boat crossings ended recently, highlighting the fragility of the migration debate.
  • Government figures indicate 39,292 people have arrived via small boats in 2025, marking a significant rise since last year.
  • The overall trend suggests that despite seasonal fluctuations, the pressures surrounding migration numbers remain politically contentious.
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