HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 | History Defined

‘One in, one out’ deal now active with first migrants detained

The first migrants to cross the English Channel have been detained under a new 'one in, one out' deal. The detentions began on Wednesday, the initial day the pilot scheme became active, for people arriving in Dover. The agreement, announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel…

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

First detentions of migrants crossing Channel under UK-France returns deal

The first detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

First Channel crossing migrants arrive in UK as returns deal comes into force

Pictures taken on Wednesday afternoon show a UK Border Force boat ferrying migrants including children into the Port of Dover

Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025

Dover asylum protests pose danger to small boat arrivals, charities say

Home Office orders diversion from usual landing place to Ramsgate to avoid clashes with far right

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025

Denny Hamlin wins dramatic Dover NASCAR Cup race in double overtime

Denny Hamlin certainly had to earn it at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday. After a one-hour rain delay, he had to face two hard-charging teammates in the closing laps, beating both Christopher Bell and later Chase Briscoe to capture the win.

Motorsport · Jul 20, 2025

Rajah Caruth and Jake Finch secure rides for Dover NASCAR Xfinity race

The NASCAR Xfinity race at Dover will feature NASCAR Truck Series regular Rajah Caruth and rising star Jake Finch, who will be making his Xfinity Series debut.

Motorsport · Jul 14, 2025

Ultra-Unionist fringe group fails to reach crowdfunder target for migrant protest

AN ULTRA-Unionist group has failed to reach a crowdfunder target to stage a protest in Dover over immigration.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2025

More migrant small boats head to UK hours after Starmer and Macron agree one-in-one-out deal

One Border Force vessel arrived in Dover before 9am, having picked up a group of people after a ‘small boat’ incident in the Channel

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

Thousands meet their MPs to show huge demand for climate action

Mass lobby in Westminster kicked off with giant image on white cliffs of Dover stating ‘89% of people want climate action’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025

Migrants cross English Channel ahead of spending review announcement

New arrivals wearing life jackets were brought to shore in a Border Force boat in Dover, Kent, on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025