At least 400 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats on Friday morning, dealing a fresh blow to the Government’s troubled “one in, one out” returns scheme with France …
UK Border Force
News and updates on the UK Border Force — including migrant patrols, Channel crossings, immigration enforcement, operational decisions, and government policy.
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Major English Channel Rescue Operation Underway as Migrant Boat Gets Into Difficulties
by Darren SmithA major air and sea rescue operation is underway in the English Channel after a migrant boat got into difficulties in UK waters, with reports of multiple people pulled from …
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UK Border Force Seizes Over 100,000 Fake Labubu Toys as Counterfeit ‘Lafufu’ Dolls Pose Serious Safety Risks to Children
by Darren SmithUK Border Force has intercepted more than 100,000 counterfeit Labubu keychain toys flooding into Britain, with authorities warning parents that the fake dolls pose serious choking and chemical hazards to …
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Man Dies from Cardiac Arrest During Channel Crossing as UK Small Boat Arrivals Reach 24,000 in 2025
by Tara WhitmanA man has died after suffering a cardiac arrest whilst attempting to cross the English Channel to reach the UK, as new figures reveal almost 24,000 people have arrived on …
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James Bond Fantasist Found Guilty of Attempting to Spy for Russia in MI5 Sting Operation
by Tara WhitmanA MAN who “dreamt about being like James Bond” has been found guilty of attempting to assist Russian intelligence operatives in a sophisticated MI5 undercover operation that exposed his willingness …
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A number of 5,874 Migrants Found Hidden in HGVs as Smugglers Return to Deadly Truck Route – 22% SURGE in Just One Year
by James CarterMigrants leap from Spanish lorry at Sainsbury’s depot as criminals ‘exploit’ Border Force budget cuts – while 1,200 crossed in boats in SINGLE DAY THE migrant crisis has taken a …
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OUTRAGE: French police stand back and WATCH as migrant families with tiny children pack onto death boats bound for Britain
by James CarterSix dinghies launched from Gravelines beach in first crossings for a week as gendarmes do NOTHING despite £500million of British taxpayers’ money French police stood back and watched as entire …
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Travel
EU Airport Queues Set to Worsen for Brits Despite New UK-EU E-Gate Deal, Ex-Border Chief Warns
by Darren SmithThe Calm Before a Storm of Travel Disruption If you’re planning a holiday to Europe anytime after October, you might want to pack some patience along with your passport. A …
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Tragedy at Sea: One Dead as Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel Amid Rising Crossings
by Darren SmithEarly on May 19, 2025, tragedy struck the waters of the English Channel once again. A small, overloaded boat carrying desperate migrants capsized off the coast of Boulogne-sur-Mer, claiming one …
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French Navy Officers Decline Rescue of 60 Migrants Near French Coast, Urge UK Border Force Intervention
by Darren SmithIn a recent incident that has sparked debate over international maritime responsibilities, French navy officers reportedly refused to rescue 60 migrants from a waterlogged dinghy located just 1.3 miles off …