The southeastern coast of England is increasingly the focal point of Britain’s migration debate as the government advocates more extreme measures to halt asylum seekers arriving by boat.
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U.K. Agrees to Pay France £54 Million to Help Block Migrant Arrivals by Boat
The deal, which covers increased patrols by French security forces, comes amid an uptick in arrivals on the English coast, even though overall asylum applications in Britain are down this year.
U.K. and France Send Navy to Island of Jersey in Fishing Dispute
French fishing crews dropped their threat to blockade a port on the island of Jersey, but a standoff over post-Brexit fishing rights augured a future of similar disputes.
Police Find 16 People Hidden in a Truck in England
Although there were no deaths, the case had echoes of a smuggling episode in the country in 2019, in which 39 people from Vietnam died in a refrigerated tractor-trailer.
Truck Jam Eases at U.K. Port Days After France Reopens Border
Even with new restrictions around the world to try to stop the transmission of a virus variant sweeping rapidly across Britain, the mutation has already spread to France, Spain and Japan.
At Least 4 Dead as Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel
Fifteen people were rescued but the death toll could grow. The crossings have become increasingly common in recent years.
British Commandos Storm Tanker, Ending Standoff in English Channel
The captain of the ship had reported that a group of stowaways on board was threatening the crew. Ten hours later, special forces brought the standoff to a close.
With Brexit Clock Ticking, Boris Johnson Vows, Again, to Walk Away
The prime minister blew up over what he called Europe’s insistence that Britain make all the compromises. But Europe says it still wants to talk.
The Plastic-Hunting Pirates of the Cornish Coast
The Clean Ocean Sailing initiative removes plastic waste from areas of England’s coastline that are inaccessible by foot.
Pilot in Emiliano Sala Crash Lacked Commercial License
A report from Britain’s air accident investigation body said both the pilot in the fatal crash, David Ibbotson, and the small plane were cleared only for private flights.