French authorities have successfully rescued 66 individuals from a small boat in the English Channel after its engine failed, highlighting the persistent dangers of attempting the perilous crossing.

Over 60 migrants have been rescued off the French coast after a boat suffered an engine failure. The French authorities have rescued 66 small boat migrants after the engine stopped working in the ...

The UK has failed to agree a new deal with France to stop small boats crossing the Channel after negotiations stalled following a disagreement over policing on Calais beaches. Ministers were instead ...

A Labour minister was challenged over the party's "failure" on small boats in a Sky News grilling. Host Wilfred Frost pressed housing minister Matthew Pennycook on Channel crossings being up almost 50 ...