Bjoern Siebert News Today

Up to 39 people arrived in Dungeness on the Romney Marsh after being intercepted in the Channel in thick fog, taking the total crossing this year to over 18,000.

A total of 16 boats arrived on the south coast of England on Monday as smugglers on the French coast sought to capitalise on fine weather conditions.

The EU has reported baulked at calls from Britain to accept the return of illegal migrants who cross the English Channel from France.

Will Quince also said safety concerns are paramount following the discovery of the Legionella bacteria on the accommodation barge

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees a returns deal as part of a wider effort to prevent dangerous migrant Channel crossings.

MPs accused the blocs leaders of still being obsessed with punishing Britain for Brexit after leaked records showed a returns agreement had been blocked.

The Prime Minister is desperate to reach a new deal after losing the right to return failed asylum seekers following Brexit - but leaked memos suggest the EU won't entertain new talks

Will Quince also said safety concerns are paramount following the discovery of the Legionella bacteria on the accommodation barge.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees a returns deal as part of a wider effort to prevent dangerous migrant Channel crossings.

Gangs are now offering to smuggle people in lorries from Santander on the north coast of Spain into Portsmouth for £14,000 per person via ferry before taking a Eurostar from northern France.