The Latest Breaking News from Channel

Authorities carry out series of operations off northern coast, as 451 people arrive in England on 11 boats

French authorities rescued over a hundred migrants trying to cross the English Channel on Wednesday, Christmas day, taking advantage of improved weather at the end of what has been the deadliest year on record for Channel crossings.

Two children, nine and six, arrived in UK alone after mother fell overboard and father tried to rescue her

Labour previously pledged to have the highest rate of returns since 2018 in their first six months in office.

Yvette Cooper met her Italian counterpart, Matteo Piandetosi, along with the UN refugee agency’s representative to the country, Chiara Cardoletti.

Yvette Cooper is also expected to address the right-wing Atreju gathering organised by the Italian prime minister’s party.

More than 34,500 people have made the crossing from France so far this year

Crossings resumed on Thursday after an eight-day hiatus, with more than 600 arriving in a single day.

Provisional Home Office figures show 33,973 people have arrived in the UK after making the crossing so far this year.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper issued the warning after a meeting in London of the Calais Group, which includes the UK, France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, on how to boost action to smash the gangs

UK and Germany collaborate to combat people-smuggling across the English Channel, focusing on intelligence sharing and law enforcement cooperation.