2 w. ago ‘Shameful’ 41,000 people reached UK by small boat last year, says Home Office

Second highest annual number of irregular arrivals on record reached British shores in 2025More than 41,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year, figures branded “shameful” by the Home Office have revealed.The government said 41,472 people arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel in 2025 – the second highest number on record after 45,774 made the journey in 2022. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Second highest number of small boat migrants arrived in UK last year: More than 41,000 crossed Channel in 2025

Keir Starmer is also less than 1,000 migrants away from an unwanted record - having the most people cross the Channel in his premiership after less than two years.

Events

2 w. ago Thousands more migrants risk lives to reach UK in small boats across English Channel

The total number of migrants crossing the Channel to reach the UK in 2025 was 13% higher than the figure for 2024

Events

2 w. ago Small boat data released in major update as girl, 8, among 2025 casualties

Home Office data shows 41,474 people made the perilous journey across the Channel in 2025, up 13% on the previous year but below the 2022 record of 45,774

Politics

2 w. ago Second highest number of Channel crossings by migrants recorded in 2025

A total of 41,472 migrants arrived in the UK last year.

Events

2 w. ago Eurostar slowly resumes but passengers face more cancellations and delays

Passengers told to expect knock-on impacts after power supply problem and broken down train halted services on TuesdayRail traffic through the Channel tunnel slowly resumed on Wednesday with more cancellations and delays after an electricity failure on Tuesday stranded thousands of passengers and trapped some for a night in a powerless train.Two London-Paris trains were cancelled and most trips were delayed in both directions as Eurostar warned of “knock-on impacts” on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Small boat death victims including girl, 8, named as dozens die crossing Channel in 2025

At least 36 people died making the perilous journey from France to the UK in 2025, charities estimate, with an eight-year-old girl among the victims - amid calls to record all small boat deaths

Events

2 w. ago Eurostar restarts services in Channel tunnel amid continued risk of disruption

Passengers face delays day after power supply issue and broken down train halted services between UK and FranceEurostar passengers have been warned that continued delays and cancellations are possible on Wednesday despite the resumption of services after a power supply issue halted Channel tunnel train trips connecting London to the European mainland.Thousands of passengers in the busy run-up to the new year faced hours of delays after the train operator cancelled services between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels on Tuesday due to an overhead power supply problem and a failed LeShuttle train. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Eurostar restarts in Channel tunnel with full service but risk of disruptions

Power problem and stuck vehicle shuttle halted seasonal rail travel between UK and the continent on TuesdayEurostar said it plans to run a full service on Wednesday but warned of possible knock-on disruptions after a power supply issue halted Channel tunnel train trips connecting London to the European mainland.Travellers making journeys in the busy run-up to the new year were left scrambling to find alternatives after the operator postponed all services between London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Big Fat Quiz of the Year viewers left fuming over joke 'way to lose fans'

The Big Fat Quiz of the Year returned to Channel 4 for 2025, but viewers were left feeling 'disgusted and saddened' within minutes

Politics

2 w. ago Big Fat Quiz of the Year viewers left 'disgusted' as Channel 4 told 'do better'

Viewers of Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2025 criticised the Channel 4 show hosted by Jimmy Carr within minutes of it starting

Politics

2 w. ago Big Fat Quiz Of 2025 leaves viewers 'disgusted and saddened' just minutes into broadcast

Hosted by Jimmy Carr, the Boxing Day instalment tested a celebrity panel's knowledge of 2025.

Politics

3 w. ago What time is the King's speech 2025 and TV channel information

It will be King Charles III's fourth Christmas speech

Politics

3 w. ago King's Speech 2025: What time is it on Christmas Day, how to watch and what to expect

Each year, the monarch reflects on the year in a poignant televised message to the nation, and this year is no different with King Charles delivering the fourth Christmas message of his reign

Politics

3 w. ago When is the King's Speech 2025? Here's when you can catch the Christmas message

It’s likely to be the most-watched television programme on Christmas Day.

Politics

3 w. ago King’s Speech 2025: What time it’s on and how the tradition started

The King’s Speech is a festive tradition watched by millions every Christmas Day. Here’s when to tune in, the history behind it, and fun facts to make your viewing even more special

Politics

3 w. ago How to watch AFCON 2025 FOR FREE in UK: TV channel and live stream for every game

35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations takes centre stage in Morocco this winter

Sport

3 w. ago AFCON 2025: Fixtures, schedule, results, group tables and how to watch

Hosts Morocco are favourites to dethrone Ivory Coast, with Egypt, Senegal, Nigeria and Algeria also in contention

Politics

3 w. ago Jimmy Kimmel delivers brutal Christmas message after he was taken off air

Jimmy Kimmel, the US chat show host, has recorded Channel 4's 2025 Alternative Christmas Message, during which the 58-year-old star has lauded a "really great year"

Society

3 w. ago Cancelled US comedian Jimmy Kimmel to deliver Christmas message to UK

TV host who came under pressure from Trump government will say: ‘From a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year’The US comedian whose late-night show was briefly cancelled after pressure from Donald Trump’s government is to urge UK audiences to stand up for free speech.In a defiant alternative Christmas message on Channel 4, Jimmy Kimmel will liken the first year of Trump’s second administration to the rise of fascism. Continue reading...

Politics