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Record Number of Channel Crossings Despite Deportation Deal
On Friday, 1,072 people crossed the English Channel in small boats, exceeding 1,000 for the third time in 2025, despite the recent deportation of two migrants to France under a new agreement.
Record Number of Channel Crossings Despite Deportation Deal
On Friday, 1,072 people crossed the English Channel in small boats, exceeding 1,000 for the third time in 2025, despite the recent deportation of two migrants to France under a new agreement.
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24% Bias Score
Migrant Channel Crossing Attempt Amidst Rising Numbers and Criticized Agreement
Dozens of migrants, including children, attempted to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in a small boat on August 20, 2025, as observed by French authorities; this follows over 27,997 crossings this year, exceeding the 2024 figures and prompting criticism of a new UK-France agreement.
Migrant Channel Crossing Attempt Amidst Rising Numbers and Criticized Agreement
Dozens of migrants, including children, attempted to cross the English Channel from France to Britain in a small boat on August 20, 2025, as observed by French authorities; this follows over 27,997 crossings this year, exceeding the 2024 figures and prompting criticism of a new UK-France agreement.
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64% Bias Score
Increased Channel Crossings Despite British Funding of French Security
On July 6th, 2024, a dinghy with approximately 20 migrants left Gravelines, France, for the UK under calm conditions, despite French police observation and a £480 million British-funded security effort. At least 21,117 people have crossed the Channel by small boat this year, a 56% increase compared ...
Increased Channel Crossings Despite British Funding of French Security
On July 6th, 2024, a dinghy with approximately 20 migrants left Gravelines, France, for the UK under calm conditions, despite French police observation and a £480 million British-funded security effort. At least 21,117 people have crossed the Channel by small boat this year, a 56% increase compared ...
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44% Bias Score
Record Number of Channel Crossings Intensifies UK Immigration Crisis
Nearly 20,000 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK via small boats in the first half of 2025—a record high and a 48% increase from 2024. This surge, attributed to favorable weather and evolving smuggling tactics, intensifies pressure on the government to address the ongoing crisis, despite...
Record Number of Channel Crossings Intensifies UK Immigration Crisis
Nearly 20,000 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK via small boats in the first half of 2025—a record high and a 48% increase from 2024. This surge, attributed to favorable weather and evolving smuggling tactics, intensifies pressure on the government to address the ongoing crisis, despite...
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56% Bias Score
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Pressure UK Government
During the first half of 2025, nearly 20,000 migrants crossed the English Channel into the UK, a 48% increase from 2024. The rise is due to favorable weather, increased migrants per vessel, and sophisticated smuggling, resulting in increased pressure on the UK government.
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Pressure UK Government
During the first half of 2025, nearly 20,000 migrants crossed the English Channel into the UK, a 48% increase from 2024. The rise is due to favorable weather, increased migrants per vessel, and sophisticated smuggling, resulting in increased pressure on the UK government.
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64% Bias Score
Migrant Channel Crossings Rise Despite French Inaction
Dozens of migrants, including families, attempted a perilous journey across the English Channel from Dunkirk, France, in overcrowded inflatable boats, despite French police choosing not to intervene due to safety and legal concerns, as the number of crossings this year nears 15,000.
Migrant Channel Crossings Rise Despite French Inaction
Dozens of migrants, including families, attempted a perilous journey across the English Channel from Dunkirk, France, in overcrowded inflatable boats, despite French police choosing not to intervene due to safety and legal concerns, as the number of crossings this year nears 15,000.
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60% Bias Score
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Fuel UK Political Debate
Over 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel on Saturday, the highest daily total since May, bringing the year's total to over 30,000 and intensifying the political debate on immigration.
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Fuel UK Political Debate
Over 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel on Saturday, the highest daily total since May, bringing the year's total to over 30,000 and intensifying the political debate on immigration.
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68% Bias Score
UK Announces £100 Million to Combat Record Channel Crossings
The UK government announced £100 million to fight illegal Channel crossings, adding 300 National Crime Agency officers and new technology; this follows a record 25,000 crossings by July and a new agreement with France.
UK Announces £100 Million to Combat Record Channel Crossings
The UK government announced £100 million to fight illegal Channel crossings, adding 300 National Crime Agency officers and new technology; this follows a record 25,000 crossings by July and a new agreement with France.
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44% Bias Score
France's Aggressive New Anti-Immigration Tactics in the English Channel
France's new anti-immigration policy in the English Channel involves police puncturing migrant boats, causing concern over increased migrant deaths; the UK supports this, despite a record 18,500 crossings this year and 73 deaths in 2022.
France's Aggressive New Anti-Immigration Tactics in the English Channel
France's new anti-immigration policy in the English Channel involves police puncturing migrant boats, causing concern over increased migrant deaths; the UK supports this, despite a record 18,500 crossings this year and 73 deaths in 2022.
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60% Bias Score
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Strain UK Government
A record 19,982 migrants crossed the English Channel into the UK during the first half of 2025, a 48% increase over last year, straining the government's efforts to curb illegal immigration despite deporting over 24,000 individuals since July 2024 and facing challenges from favorable weather and evo...
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Strain UK Government
A record 19,982 migrants crossed the English Channel into the UK during the first half of 2025, a 48% increase over last year, straining the government's efforts to curb illegal immigration despite deporting over 24,000 individuals since July 2024 and facing challenges from favorable weather and evo...
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44% Bias Score
Record Channel Crossings Spur UK Immigration Policy Shift
French authorities rescued 99 migrants from the English Channel, while 919 more reached Britain on Friday; Channel crossings increased 17% in the first five months of 2025, prompting Britain to announce stricter immigration policies, including increased deportations and the establishment of "return ...
Record Channel Crossings Spur UK Immigration Policy Shift
French authorities rescued 99 migrants from the English Channel, while 919 more reached Britain on Friday; Channel crossings increased 17% in the first five months of 2025, prompting Britain to announce stricter immigration policies, including increased deportations and the establishment of "return ...
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56% Bias Score
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Increase Pressure on UK Immigration Policy
A record 1,194 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK on Saturday, bringing the 2024 total to 14,600—a third higher than last year—increasing pressure on the Labour government's immigration policies, which include plans for overseas deportation centers and stricter visa regulations, amid con...
Record Migrant Channel Crossings Increase Pressure on UK Immigration Policy
A record 1,194 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK on Saturday, bringing the 2024 total to 14,600—a third higher than last year—increasing pressure on the Labour government's immigration policies, which include plans for overseas deportation centers and stricter visa regulations, amid con...
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60% Bias Score
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