Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found. 

Watch: BBC witnesses 'taxi boat' picking up migrants multiple times in a day
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats.

Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies at 92
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".

Andy Burnham praises UK-EU ties in meeting with Emmanuel Macron
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

The pair are discussing small boats, defence and Ukraine in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.

UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.