Chan Mathok Atak, 19, is accused of endangering another during a journey by sea to the UK.

Teen charged over record crossing on 'mega dinghy'

The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.

Migrants disembark from the French rescue ship Minck following their rescue at sea

More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel

Two deadly incidents occurred as 752 people crossed the Channel into the UK on Wednesday, new figures show.

A large group of people piled onto a dingy. 

Four people die after busiest day for small-boat crossings this year

Figures show 1,087 people were returned to France, while almost 28,000 arrived on small boats.

An inflatable boat carrying dozens of people wearing orange life jackets sits in shallow coastal water is seen on 17 July 2025. Several people are standing or wading alongside the vessel while others remain seated onboard. There is a grey horizon and an overcast sky in the background.

'One in, one out' deal returns 4% of migrants

It comes after the party said it would override French objections to return migrants to France.

Migrants climb onto small boat in sea that is around waist-height. They wear orange life jackets

France hits out at Reform UK plan to return migrants using Navy

The vessel was approximately the same size as a standard bus at 13m (42ft) long.

Mega dinghy carries record 165 migrants to UK

The PM says enforcement is being increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

Mid shot of Andy Burnham wearing a black suit and black tie with black-framed glasses. In the distance is the white cliffs of Dover.

Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings

Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

Woman sits at a desk in a home with a phone and a laptop in front of her and a calculator in her hand.

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.

Mamadou Djouma Bah smiling, wearing a striped white and blue T-shirt