Calais migrant crisis6 days ago'We are dying every moment' - the Afghans risking their lives to reach UKAfghans and a people smuggler tell the BBC about the treacherous route they take to try to get out.6 days agoWorld7 days agoHow many people cross the Channel in small boats?Keir Starmer has promised to "smash the gangs" bringing people to the UK in small boats.7 days agoUK1 Nov 2024Highest monthly small boat arrivals for two yearsThe number crossing the Channel in small boats in October 2024 was the highest since October 2022.1 Nov 2024Kent19 Oct 2024More than 600 migrants cross Channel in one dayThe Home Office said 647 people crossed on Friday, bringing the 2024 total so far to over 28,000.19 Oct 2024Kent18 Oct 2024'Merchants of death' trial steps up fight against Channel smugglersA court case involving 33 alleged members of a Kurdish smuggling gang is under way in northern France.18 Oct 2024Europe18 Oct 2024Baby dead and dozens rescued in Channel sinkingOfficials said the overloaded boat carrying migrants started sinking off the French coast at Wissant.18 Oct 2024Europe13 Oct 2024Six-year £500m contract to manage migrant centresThe six-year contract is for two centres at Manston and Dover.13 Oct 2024Kent3 Oct 2024Migrant-fined lorry drivers 'just doing their job'Nearly £10m of fines were issued to hauliers after migrants were found in vehicles, figures show.3 Oct 2024Kent22 Sep 2024More than 700 people arrive in small boats in a daySaturday's arrivals brings the total who have crossed the Channel in 2024 so far to nearly 25,000.22 Sep 2024Kent
