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Migrants reaching UK after crossing Channel in small boats up 25% in 2024

The last crossings of the year took place on December 29, when 291 people made the journey from France in six boats

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In Pictures: Nature’s annual show provides an ever-changing spectacle

PA news agency photographers captured the changing seasons during the course of 2024.

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In Pictures: Waves, surfers and a shipwreck among coastal shots captured in 2024

Here are some of the most dramatic and colourful coastal snaps of the year.

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Birdwatchers flock to see ‘extremely rare visitor’ from North America

Some enthusiasts have been waiting for hours in New Hythe, Kent, to catch a glimpse of the yellow warbler.

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Counter-terror powers will ‘make the difference’ to border security – Labour MP

Mike Tapp said the proposed Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will allow ‘disruptive techniques’ to tackle people smuggling.

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Small boat Channel crossings continue after migrant total reaches 150,000

More than 1,100 people have crossed the Channel in small boats over the Christmas period.

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Channel crossings: Number of migrants arriving in UK since 2018 hits 150,000

The Prime Minister has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals.

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In Pictures: Foam, fire and festivals – the lighter side of 2024

Crazy races and fiery processions helped raise spirits through a difficult year.

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Tackling climate change alone could harm nature and water crises, experts say

An international body of experts say biodiversity loss, water and food insecurity, health risks and climate change should not be addressed in silos.

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Migrant Channel crossings top 34,000 for year so far

Crossings resumed on Thursday after an eight-day hiatus, with more than 600 arriving in a single day.

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Home Office records busiest December day for migrant Channel crossings on record

More than 34,500 people have made the crossing from France so far this year

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Migrant Channel crossings resume amid calmer weather after storms

Provisional Home Office figures show 33,973 people have arrived in the UK after making the crossing so far this year.

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10 sports stars who could shine in 2025

Keely Hodgkinson, Luke Littler and Tyler Dibling could all have a big year ahead.

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Eagle: People-smuggling gangs must be stopped even with ‘whack-a-mole’ approach

Dame Angela Eagle was asked on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme if the Government’s plans on people smuggling go far enough.

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Young children brought ashore as migrants cross English Channel

Pictures show the small youngsters being carried as they reached Dover, while men and women were also in warm clothes amid colder weather conditions.

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Archbishop of Canterbury to miss public Christmas services ahead of quitting

Justin Welby intends to complete official duties as archbishop by January 6.

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Southampton’s Russell Martin and Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler claim lack of respect after bad-tempered draw

Southampton’s Cameron Archer had a goal controversially disallowed as his side shared the spoils with Brighton.

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Southampton denied by VAR in draw with Brighton

Cameron Archer thought he had scored the winner but the goal was disallowed after a long review.

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Motorbike champion wins High Court claim over ‘catastrophic’ crash injuries

Shane Byrne, a six-time British Superbike champion, was suing three sporting bodies following an incident at Snetterton in Norfolk in 2018.

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Tractor go-slow protest warns Government to stop ‘betraying’ farmers

Farmers have been driving alongside lorries in Dover bearing signs on tractors including ‘Stop Substandard Imports’.

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Tractor go-slow protest in Dover warns Government to stop 'betraying' farmers

Farmers have been driving alongside lorries in Dover bearing signs on tractors including ‘Stop Substandard Imports’.

The Independent UK

Fewer than 500 farms a year likely to be hit by tax changes – think tank

The economics think tank said tax planning would likely decrease the number of farms caught up by the tax reforms.

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Police conclude investigation into report of suspect package at Gatwick Airport

The airport’s south terminal was closed to new passengers for more than four hours on Friday.

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‘It’s been absolute chaos’: Airline passengers disrupted by Gatwick alert

Travellers were unable to check in for more than four hours due to the incident.

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Silverware marked with AA badge for motoring pioneer set to go on sale

The George V charger crafted in 1922 features the badges of the Automobile Association and the Motor Union in tribute to Sir William Joynson-Hicks.

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