Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:04 GMT
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
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:21:09 GMT
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
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:24:26 GMT
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:01:54 GMT
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:45:04 GMT
The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.
Watch: Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:20:23 GMT
The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday.
Hundreds of North Sea workers too heavy for new helicopter rules
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:06:55 GMT
Workers should weigh no more than 19.5st fully clothed so that they can be winched to safety in an emergency.
Could Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:56:29 GMT
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.
DVLA withdraws tax conviction against Sadiq Khan after he says it was a scam
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:04:47 GMT
The conviction against Sir Sadiq Khan is withdrawn after he was prosecuted in a car ownership scam.
Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:55:46 GMT
The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.
