small boats
Coverage of small boats in the Nexus archive.
- Average number of migrants crammed onto small boats more than doubles over five years to record high under Labour, analysis finds, amid surge in use of 'mega-dinghies' as people smugglers shift tactics
The average number of migrants on small boats crossing the UK has more than doubled over five years to a record high under Labour, with people smugglers increasingly using 'mega-dinghies' as their tactics evolve.
- French insist plan to use Navy to tow back small boats is illegal
The French government claims a proposed plan to use the Navy to tow back small boats is illegal. They argue the use of naval forces for this purpose is against the law.
- Criticism of Reform UK’s pledge to use Navy to stop small boats – politics live
Reform UK faces criticism for its proposal to deploy the Navy to intercept small boats, with Labour accusing the party of using the plan to divert attention from corruption allegations. A retired commander dismissed the plan as lacking substance, while Reform UK’s home affairs spokesperson acknowledged recent election setbacks and cited Spain’s use of military force to repel migrants.
- Former head of 'British FBI' says small boats 'filled with young, military aged men' should 'scare the life' out of the public
A former head of 'British FBI' claims small boats carrying young, military aged men should instill fear in the public. The individual suggests such scenarios are alarming and warrant public concern.
- Philp blasts Mahmood's deal with France after gendarmes tell him they have orders 'not to intervene' as migrants wait to board small boats
Philp criticizes Mahmood's agreement with France after French gendarmes informed him they have orders not to intervene as migrants await boarding small boats. The situation highlights tensions over migrant management and border security.
- Burnham is accused of 'being out of touch' as fresh images of migrants heading for the UK surface - hours after PM declared 'the plan is working' on stopping small boats
Burnham is accused of being out of touch as new images of migrants heading to the UK emerge, hours after the Prime Minister claimed the plan to stop small boats is working.
- Andy Burnham insists 'the plan is working' on stopping small boats - despite nearly 900 migrants arriving via the Channel in his first week as PM
Andy Burnham insists the plan to stop small boat crossings is working, despite nearly 900 migrants arriving via the Channel in his first week as prime minister. The article contrasts his assertion with the high number of arrivals.
- One week, 500 arrivals - including a 'mega dinghy' that brought 165 migrants in a single trip - but zero words from Burnham on how he'll stop the small boats
In one week, 500 migrants arrived, including 165 brought by a 'mega dinghy' in a single trip. Burnham has not addressed how to stop the small boats.
- Jordan Bardella to address Nigel Farage’s Reform UK conference
Jordan Bardella, president of the far-right French party National Rally, will address Nigel Farage’s Reform UK conference on Sept. 4. The event will discuss cooperation between France and the UK to reduce migrant boat crossings. Reform UK confirmed the event, with Farage welcoming Bardella as a political leader.
- What challenges await the UK's incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham?
The UK will appoint Andy Burnham as prime minister on July 20. He faces economic challenges, high government borrowing costs, and irregular migrant arrivals in small boats. Burnham has pledged to address homelessness by expanding public housing and increasing social care funding.
- Centcom says new wave of strikes on Iran completed
US Central Command (Centcom) announced completing a new wave of strikes against Iran, targeting military air-defense systems, small boats, coastal radar sites, and missile and drone capabilities. The statement emphasized that Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor for global trade.
- More than 80 targets struck in Iran, Centcom says
The US Central Command (Centcom) reported striking over 80 targets in Iran, including air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats.
- Small boats, big problem
The article discusses issues related to small boats causing significant problems, alongside topics of free roaming, Péter Magyar, and Huawei. These elements are highlighted as key points in the Thursday edition.
- Net migration to the UK falls, despite Britons’ belief it is rising
Net migration to the UK has halved under Keir Starmer's leadership, despite public perception that it is rising. Immigration peaked at nearly 1.5 million annually in 2023 but has since declined, though asylum seekers arriving by small boats remain a visible and contentious issue.
- Immigration remains at the forefront of British voters’ minds
Immigration remains a central issue for British voters, with current discussions focusing on asylum policies and the use of small boats for crossings.
- Almost 1,000 migrants crossed the Channel over bank holiday weekend, Home Office confirms - after saying it was 'bearing down' on small boats
The UK Home Office confirmed nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel during the bank holiday weekend. The government stated it is intensifying efforts to address small boat crossings.
- Nearly 400 migrants reached UK yesterday in six small boats as people trafficking gangs take advantage of hot weather
Nearly 400 migrants arrived in the UK via six small boats as people trafficking gangs exploited hot weather conditions. The surge highlights ongoing challenges with irregular migration and organized crime networks.
- BBC visits migrant camp in northern France as new deal announced
The BBC visited a migrant camp in northern France as a proposed three-year deal with Paris aims to prevent migrants from crossing the English Channel on small boats.
- Four migrants die in Channel crossing attempt - as France rejects Britain's offer to intercept and return small boats
Four migrants died during an attempted crossing of the English Channel, highlighting the dangers of maritime migration. France rejected Britain's proposal to intercept and repatriate small boats, escalating tensions over migration control.