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Burnham Pressed After 881 Small‑Boat Arrivals and Record 165‑Person Crossing

The figures raise political scepticism over whether the France agreement can quickly stop Channel departures.

Heatwave Drives Nearly 700 Small‑Boat Crossings of English Channel

Kosovo Confirms Talks on UK 'Return Hub' as Balkan Leaders Split

Poland Extends Border Checks With Germany and Lithuania Through April 2026

Germany and Netherlands Tighten Border Controls to Curb Illegal Migration