English Channel

Stormy weather may have contributed to the lowest January figure for small boat arrivals since 2021.

The home secretary says there are "practical issues" around how quickly people can be detained.

The Home Office says arrivals will be taken to Ramsgate during the closure of Western Jet Foil

The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions.

French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.

Aman Naseri, 18, denies endangering 46 people during a boat crossing to the UK on 5 January.

The government says it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs.