Channel Crossings Up 13% in 2025, Toxic for PM
New data reveals a 13% surge in migrant Channel crossings for 2025, heaping pressure on PM Keir Starmer. With Reform UK rising, we analyse the government's stalled policies and voter frustration.
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2025 Channel Crossings Second Highest on Record
Despite a pledge to 'smash the gangs', 41,472 migrants crossed the Channel in 2025. The figures heap pressure on the Labour government's immigration strategy. Read the full analysis.
UK imposes visa sanctions on DRC over migrant returns
The Home Office has removed preferential visa treatment for the Democratic Republic of Congo after it failed to agree to take back illegal migrants. Angola and Namibia have cooperated, averting sanctions. Read the latest on UK immigration policy.
Palau to take 75 US migrants for $15.5m aid
The Pacific nation of Palau agrees to host up to 75 migrants from the US in a deal securing millions in American aid. Read the full details of the controversial agreement.
Six Immigration Officers Charged Over Migrant Thefts
Six UK immigration officers face charges of stealing from migrants and money laundering. The defendants are due at Westminster Magistrates' Court in January. Read the full details.
How to watch AFCON 2025 live in the UK
Your complete guide to watching the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations live on TV and via live stream in the UK. All matches are on Channel 4, with Premier League stars in action. Read more.
French police tear gas Channel crossing attempt near Dunkirk
French police fired tear gas at a group attempting to cross the English Channel overnight. The incident comes as over 40,000 people have made the journey in 2025. Read the latest on the migration crisis.
New German law aims to stop migrant small boat crossings
The UK government believes a new German law criminalising migrant smuggling facilitation will disrupt gangs storing boats in Germany. Read how this cross-border cooperation aims to secure UK borders.
Dispatches Hunts Britain's Parcel Thieves
Channel 4's Dispatches investigates the UK's parcel theft crimewave, using trackers to follow stolen goods. Plus, the Celebrity MasterChef final heats up. Your evening TV guide.
Porch Pirates Steal £666.5m of UK Parcels in 2025
A shocking new documentary reveals the tactics of 'porch pirates' stealing millions of parcels. Discover the UK's worst-hit areas and how to protect your deliveries this Christmas.
First Dates: Woman admits boiling sheep skull on second date
A First Dates Beach Club contestant left her date stunned after revealing her unusual hobby involving a sheep skull. Find out what happened on the Channel 4 show.
Photos of the Day: Polar Bear Adoption to Holy Land Christmas
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas greetings in Jerusalem's Old City, The Guardian's picture editors curate Thursday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
Skins star says OnlyFans treats her better than TV
Megan Prescott, who starred in Skins at 16, criticises the show for sexualising her as a teen and claims she has more control and earns more on OnlyFans. Read her full story.
Big Brother Australia denies finale manipulation claims
Big Brother Australia producers deny allegations the show's finale was manipulated to help winner Coco Beeby. The childcare worker won £64,000. Read the full story.
Spanish Thriller 'Marbella' for Narcos Fans Now on Channel 4
Channel 4 adds 'Marbella', a slick Spanish crime drama compared to Narcos. Stream all six episodes of the first season for free now on Walter Presents.
Judge: Home Office failed to protect vulnerable migrants
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Office unlawfully failed for years to protect vulnerable immigration detainees from inhuman treatment. The landmark case centres on Brook House near Gatwick.
UK Asylum Policy Fuels Violence in Channel Crossings
A new report finds UK policies to stop small boat crossings have increased violence and smuggler power, failing to deter arrivals. Calls for safe routes and inquiry.
Banana containers spill in Solent, causing cruise chaos
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
Canada's Oil Pipeline Plan Sparks Coastal Catastrophe Fears
First Nations in British Columbia fear a proposed oil pipeline and lifted tanker ban could lead to a devastating spill, echoing a 2016 diesel disaster that still scars their community and ecosystem. Read their urgent warning.
Stream 'This Is England' for Free on Channel 4
Shane Meadows' acclaimed British film 'This Is England', starring Stephen Graham, is available to stream for free on Channel 4. Discover the powerful story that spawned a landmark TV series.
TV Tonight: New Doctor Who Spin-Off & Apollo 1 Documentary
Tonight's TV highlights: Russell T Davies' ambitious new Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' on BBC One, and Channel 4's gripping Apollo 1 documentary. Your evening viewing sorted.
Binge-Watch Danish Drama Seaside Hotel on Channel 4
All ten seasons of the beloved Danish period drama 'Seaside Hotel' are now streaming on Channel 4. Hailed as a nostalgic masterpiece, it's the perfect escape for fans of Downton Abbey.
Bruce Lehrmann's Defamation Case Collapses
Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Channel Ten serves as a stark warning for litigants. Discover the key legal lessons from this high-profile collapse.
Child migrants face mouth searches for SIM cards
Controversial new Home Office powers permit searches inside children's mouths for hidden SIM cards. Critics condemn the move as 'dystopian brutality' that prioritises criminality over dignity.
Say Nothing: Channel 4's Troubles Drama Airs Tonight
The critically acclaimed series 'Say Nothing', based on the bestselling book, begins on Channel 4 tonight. The poignant drama explores the IRA and the disappearance of Jean McConville.
Australian sailor feared dead in Mozambique Channel incident
Deirdre 'Cookie' Sibly, 67, is suspected deceased after a distress call from a yacht in the Mozambique Channel. The vessel was found adrift with two bodies on board. Read the latest on this tragic sailing incident.
Say Nothing: IRA Drama with Maxine Peake on Channel 4
Channel 4 airs the brutal drama 'Say Nothing', starring Maxine Peake as IRA volunteer Dolours Price. Based on Patrick Radden Keefe's award-winning book, it explores the Troubles and the abduction of Jean McConville. Don't miss it at 9pm.
Sandi Toksvig's Riviera Rail Trip: A Literary Tour
Join Sandi Toksvig on her delightful Channel 4 rail adventure along the French Riviera, exploring literary history and stunning coastal scenery. Don't miss this bibliophile's dream journey!
Taxi driver smuggling ring boss jailed for 11 years
Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
Netflix exec screen-tested for Channel 4 top job
Emma Lloyd, Netflix's VP for EMEA partnerships, emerges as leading contender to replace Alex Mahon as Channel 4 chief executive amid broadcaster's digital transformation.
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