Migrant crossings hit 10,000 so far this year
It represents an increase of about 40% compared with the same period last year.
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Migrant camp takeover outside Westminster Cathedral: Homeless asylum seekers sleeping rough next to London landmark every night as photos show them urinating in public and dumping belongings in flowerbeds
Dozens of migrants sleeping rough outside Westminster Cathedral have been moved off for the second night in a row over the Easter weekend.
Migrant dies in Channel crossing attempt
Police say they are trying to establish the identity of a man who died crossing the English Channel.
16 days ago
Migrant dies in channel crossing attempt
The RNLI says it was called to an incident in the English Channel.
Migrant tents removed from Guantanamo bay, satellite images show
Some 175 tents raised as part of an expansion to the base's migrant detention centre have been removed.
37 days ago
Stereotyping a factor in loss of life in deadliest Channel crossing, inquiry told
Migrant dinghy was also confused with vessel from which 35 people were rescued, so incident was marked ‘resolved’
Survivors and bereaved relatives have told an inquiry into the biggest ever loss of li…
43 days ago
Migrant deaths hit record number in 2024, UN agency says
Nearly 9,000 fatalities confirmed worldwide, but real toll likely much higher.
45 days ago
Migrant drowns in the Channel while trying to reach Britain as return of warm weather sees first small boat crossings in eight days
A migrant has died this morning while trying to cross the English Channel.
46 days ago
Migrant carers from India's Kerala await justice in UK visa 'scams'
The care workers, who paid thousands of pounds for UK visas, are in deep debt and without work.
56 days ago
Migrant deported in chains: 'No-one will go to US illegally now'
Indian deportee tells BBC about his risky journey and how Trump’s tactics are spreading fear.