Legal Six Smugglers Sentenced for Manslaughter After Channel Small Boat Disaster October 1, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Six smugglers have been jailed for manslaughter in the 2021 Channel small‑boat disaster, marking a landmark ruling that underscores the legal risks of people‑smuggling networks.
Politics UK-France Pact Aims to Halt Small-boat Crossings in 2026 September 3, 2026 Bright Esagbodje UK Prime Minister Burnham and French President Macron have agreed to scale up joint patrols to curb small-boat crossings across the Channel. The new pact will expand intelligence-sharing and deploy…