Dozens of people have been rescued after a migrant boat was ‘ripped open’ in the English Channel.

Dozens of people have been rescued after a migrant boat was ‘ripped open’ in the English Channel.

A pregnant woman and several children are among 12 people who have died after a boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized in the English Channel.

A pregnant woman and several children are among 12 people who have died after a boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized in the English Channel.

A tragic boat disaster in the English Channel claimed 12 lives, including six children and a pregnant woman

A pregnant woman was also killed in the disaster and two people are reported missing.

Pregnant woman among those killed in ‘horrifying’ incident as charities call on government to establish safe routes

French authorities have said a boat carrying an estimated 70 migrants capsized in the English Channel. A search and rescue mission is underway.

Belongings and tents removed, and residents bussed away, as part of official policy to deter coastal encampments

Belongings and tents removed, and residents bussed away, as part of official policy to deter coastal encampments