Calais migrant crisis4 May 2026Small boat arrivals top 800 at start of MayThe Home Office said 802 people were brought ashore at Dover over the course of three days.4 May 20263 May 2026Two women die trying to cross Channel in small boatThe boat, carrying 82 people, ran aground on a beach in northern France, says local official.3 May 202627 Apr 2026Migrant filmed climbing between lorries on ferry27 Apr 202619 Apr 2026More than 600 migrants cross Channel in one dayOn Saturday, 602 people arrived on nine boats, marking the second busiest day so far this year.19 Apr 202631 Mar 2026UK and France extend talks over new small boats dealA three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs was due to expire at midnight.31 Mar 202625 Feb 2026People smuggler jailed for almost nine yearsAli Omar Karim pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration.25 Feb 202620 Jan 2026France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UKThe operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions.20 Jan 20267 Jan 2026First person charged under new crossing lawHe denies endangering 46 people during a boat crossing to the UK on 5 January.7 Jan 202621 Dec 2025More than 800 migrants cross Channel in December recordThe 803 arrivals - a record for a December day - brings the total number this year to 41,455.21 Dec 2025...
