Migrants arrive after crossing Channel for first time in two weeks The crossing is the first since February 9 when 322 people made the journey. Evening Standard · Feb 25
‘They were humans’: inquiry into mass Channel drowning hears from families Relatives of at least 27 people who died in November 2021 describe their loved ones and their grief to Cranston inquiry The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Small boat crossings 'must end' says inquiry into biggest Channel migrants tragedy A four-week public inquiry identified 27 men, women and children, whose bodies were recovered after they attempted the journey from France to the UK Evening Standard · Feb 5
Inquiry into deadliest Channel crossing on record found deaths ‘avoidable’ The independent probe found ‘systemic failures and missed opportunities’ contributed directly to the failure to rescue people. Evening Standard · Feb 5
Loss of life was avoidable in worst small boat disaster in Channel, inquiry finds Cranston report highly critical of systemic failings and missed opportunities around deaths of at least 33 people The Guardian - UK · Feb 5
Deadliest Channel small boat disaster that claimed 30 lives could have been avoided, damning inquiry finds Lives could have been saved if the French navy responded to a Mayday call and the UK coastguard continued its search, report into the November 2021 tragedy finds The Independent UK · Feb 5
Sir Alan Bates given ‘take it or leave it’ offer of less than half his Post Office Horizon claim Campaigner calls compensation schemes ‘quasi-kangaroo courts’ after final offer made in response to his appeal The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025
Families call for help to find loved ones after deadly 2021 Channel crossing Zana Mamand Mohammed hopes the Cranston Inquiry will provide more information over his brother and others missing from the incident. Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025
Deadliest Channel crossing incident a ‘terrible human tragedy’ – inquiry One of the questions raised is how passengers were left in the water more than 12 hours after distress calls were made to UK authorities. The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025
‘Frankenchickens’ are like 28-stone three-year-olds, Court of Appeal hears The fast-growing birds, which reach their slaughter weight in five-six weeks, are at the centre of a legal challenge. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024
‘No foot-dragging’, warns chair of inquiry into 27 Channel deaths Inquiry set up after report found rescue attempts beset by confusion and poor communication between UK and France The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024
Wealthy Russian businessman loses fight over detained superyacht Sergei Naumenko wanted a judge to make an order setting aside a Government decision to detain the Phi following Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Animal welfare groups lose court challenge over ‘Frankenchickens’ Campaigners say billions of fast-growing birds will be left to suffer as judge rejects claims animal welfare rules are being breached The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023
Sadiq Khan to press on with Ulez expansion despite High Court challenge City Hall made clear it would not hesitate to roll out the £12.50-a-day levy to the Greater London boundary in August Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023