Channel Crossings Up 13% in 2025, Toxic for PM
New data reveals a 13% surge in migrant Channel crossings for 2025, heaping pressure on PM Keir Starmer. With Reform UK rising, we analyse the government's stalled policies and voter frustration.
New data reveals a 13% surge in migrant Channel crossings for 2025, heaping pressure on PM Keir Starmer. With Reform UK rising, we analyse the government's stalled policies and voter frustration.
Home Office brands 2025's 41,472 small boat Channel crossings 'shameful'. Explore the political fallout, new policies, and what the figures mean for UK immigration.
Despite a pledge to 'smash the gangs', 41,472 migrants crossed the Channel in 2025. The figures heap pressure on the Labour government's immigration strategy. Read the full analysis.
A multi-agency rescue operation saved four men clinging to a boat on the brink of a 130ft dam in South Africa. Read the full story of the dramatic hours-long mission.
A major search operation is underway in the remote Pacific after a vessel strike. The US Coast Guard is leading efforts to find survivors. Get the latest updates.
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is missing after a boat flipped in rough seas at Sydney's Palm Beach. Emergency services continue their search. Read the latest updates.
Sage CEO Steve Hare argues AI's 2026 challenge is earning trust by solving real business problems, not just being impressive. Discover why practical, reliable solutions matter most.
A man has died and a 14-year-old boy is feared missing after a boat capsized near Barrenjoey Headland at Palm Beach in Sydney. Emergency services continue their search.
Emily Souter Johnson swapped 13 years of flat-hopping for life on a canal boat, slashing her monthly costs to under £500. Discover her journey from homelessness to a thriving off-grid business.
Stand beneath a 500-year-old small-leaved lime in Old Sulehay Forest, where crown shyness creates a silent canopy. Discover the ancient craft of coppicing and signs of a climate-driven comeback for this rare British giant.
Eve Stanway spent her first 11 years sailing the world with no fixed address or formal schooling. She reveals the loneliness behind the idyllic photos and her journey to find stability.
A Spanish father and three children are missing after a tour boat sank off Komodo Island, Indonesia. Search efforts have been suspended due to bad weather. Read the latest updates.
Guardian writers reveal the small-screen style stars of the year, from Jackson Lamb's mac to Rick's naff shirts. Discover the outfits that defined TV in 2025.
More than 100,000 UK small firms have signed up to TikTok Shop in 2025, seeking direct sales and younger audiences. Discover how this social commerce shift is reshaping retail.
Cambridge University's trial eights saw Baby and Beans crews triumph, offering a first look at the 2026 Boat Race squads. Get the full results and athlete insights.
Morrisons unveils 53-item 'Applied Nutrition' range, including 'Small & Balanced' meals designed for people on GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Launching January 2026 from £3.75. Read the full details.
East London performer Jonny Woo launches a scathing critique of the 'small plates' dining trend, calling it fiddly, overpriced, and anti-social. Discover his full rant and his upcoming Un-Royal Variety show dates.
More than 800 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on Saturday, setting a new record for December. The annual total now stands at 41,455. Read the latest on the UK's migration crisis.
The UK government believes a new German law criminalising migrant smuggling facilitation will disrupt gangs storing boats in Germany. Read how this cross-border cooperation aims to secure UK borders.
Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his wife, Nicole, escape serious injury after their small plane crashes near Statesville. Read the full story of their miraculous survival.
Steve Lillywhite alleges a cover-up in Kirsty MacColl's 2000 death in Mexico. He claims the wealthy boat owner avoided blame. Read the full story and the family's long fight for justice.
Charlotte Keenan of Goldman Sachs champions small business investment as the most powerful economic driver, citing £2.7bn in revenue generated by their UK programme alumni.
Trump's tariffs are crippling small US manufacturers like EarthQuaker Devices, adding up to 30% in costs and stalling job growth in Ohio's industrial heartland. Explore the impact.
PayPal has filed for a US banking licence, aiming to boost small business lending. The move follows Trump's deregulatory reforms, attracting UK fintechs like Revolut and Starling to also eye the American market.
From when to arrive to what gift to bring, learn the expert etiquette for being a stellar guest this festive season. Plus, discover sustainable pet toys and unique gift ideas.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are briefing Congress amid mounting questions over deadly boat strikes and a military buildup near Venezuela. Read the latest developments.
A new report finds UK policies to stop small boat crossings have increased violence and smuggler power, failing to deter arrivals. Calls for safe routes and inquiry.
US Democrats are urging the Pentagon to release footage of a controversial Caribbean strike that killed 11, alleging it was unlawful. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting scrutiny.
Enfield Council unveils plans for a safer walking and cycling link between Palmers Green and New Southgate stations, featuring nine parallel crossings and traffic-calming measures. Public consultation closes 7th Dec.
Montmorency Bakehouse's wholesome social media fame was hijacked by racist and sexual harassment, forcing the family to take a stand. Discover their story.