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Reform UK proposes Royal Navy Channel operation to return migrants to France
Reform UK has proposed deploying the Royal Navy to intercept migrant boats in the English Channel and return them to France, calling it the largest military operation in the area since World War Two. The plan has drawn scepticism over its feasibility and France’s likely cooperation.
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Burnham doubles NCA officers as small boat arrivals fall 43% in 2026
The number of National Crime Agency officers tackling organised immigration crime has risen from 376 to almost 800 since January 2025. Provisional figures show 14,526 people have entered the UK via small boats in 2026, a 43% drop compared with the same period last year.
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WorldNational Crime Agency doubles officers to cut Channel crossings
The National Crime Agency has increased its officers tackling organised immigration crime from 376 to nearly 800 since January 2025. More than 1,000 small boats or engines have been seized since Labour took power, as crossings fall 43% year-on-year.
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Four Migrants Die in Channel Crossing Incidents
Four migrants have died attempting to cross the English Channel. Three were found dead on a boat off Dunkirk on Thursday, with a fourth drowning near Boulogne-sur-Mer. This follows Wednesday's arrival of 752 migrants in the UK, the highest number for the year.
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Four migrants killed during Channel crossings on busy Wednesday
Four migrants died attempting to reach the UK on 29 July 2026. Three people were found dead on a boat off Dunkirk, and one person drowned near Boulogne-sur-Mer. The fatalities occurred during one of the busiest days for crossings recorded this year.
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WorldThree Dead in Channel Crossing Attempt
Three people died on a small boat attempting to cross the Channel off Dunkirk. The group was found unresponsive on Thursday morning, with rescue crews confirming their deaths after bringing them ashore. Wednesday had been one of the busiest days for crossings this year.
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Migrants Die After Boat Found Off Dunkirk
Three individuals died after being discovered unresponsive on a boat off Dunkirk on Thursday morning. The incident occurred after one of the busiest days for Channel crossings this year, according to reports.
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