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.

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.

Zack Polanski says he'll run for former PM Starmer's seat in by-election
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

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
Posted on Thursday September 03, 2026

The BBC's Zoe Kleinman takes a ride on Uber's self-driving robotaxi as the service rolls out on Thursday.