The group were recued by French coastguards, who returned them to Calais, French authorities say.

French authorities rescue 78 migrants after small boat engine fails - ...

So far this year, some 3,863 people have arrived in the UK via small boat.

Some crossings from the new departure towns have taken up to 24 hours because of a range of issues including “flimsy” boats, ...

The National Crime Agency says Iran war may increase the challenge of organised immigration crime.

Britain and China have agreed to share intelligence in an attempt to stop Chinese engines and dinghies being used by people smugglers to transport migrants across the English Channel. It comes as 2025 ...