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Four people died trying to cross the Channel overnight after the busiest day for small-boat crossings so far this year saw 752 arrivals in the UK.One man died after a vessel capsized off France’s northern coast late on Wednesday, local officials said, with a one-year-old child among those hurt.Eight hours later three people were found dead aboard a small boat early on Thursday after launching from Dunkirk overnight, some 100km (62 miles) up the coast.French officials confirmed their deaths as the Home Office reported that Wednesday had the highest number of crossings in a single day this year, with nine…

South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya has become Rangers’ eighth summer signing, joining for an undisclosed fee from Philadelphia Union.The 22-year-old centre-back played for the Major League Soccer side 53 times after breaking into the first team last year.”I can’t even explain how I am feeling right now, it is honestly a big honour and a huge blessing for me to join such a big club with so much history. I can’t wait to get started,” Makhanya said.”For me, it has always been a dream to play football in Europe, ever since I was a kid, so to be here is…

Crowborough woman tells Patrick Christys she is scared about migrant camps | GB NEWS By Ed Griffiths, Published: 30/07/2026 – 15:05Updated: 30/07/2026 – 15:13A migrant housed at Crowborough camp has been arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children.The material was allegedly found on the man’s phone.The National Crime Agency (NCA) confirmed to the Daily Express that “a man in his twenties was arrested in the Crowborough area on July 10 on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children”.The spokesman added: “It would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”Around 540 male asylum seekers are currently being accommodated by…

Andy Burnham’s increasing list of spending pledges could “cost up to £63billion”, new analysis has revealed. The pledges, which include spending on defence, council house building and social care, could cost the country between £46billion and £63billion by 2030.This equates to around 1.5 and 2 per cent of GDP, Capital Economics has shown.John Healey, Mr Burnham’s new Chancellor, could be left in a precarious position, with the bond markets nearing the limit of additional borrowing they can “tolerate”.It is possible Mr Healey could fall foul of the same predicament Rachel Reeves found herself in – her two budgets raised an…

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie sit below Prince Harry in the latest royal popularity rankings conducted by YouGov.Just 30 per cent of respondents expressed a favourable opinion of Beatrice, whilst Eugenie fared slightly worse at 29 per cent.Their cousin Prince Harry, who stepped down from royal duties in 2020 and has been openly critical of the institution, secured a positive rating of 33 per cent.The findings mark a notable shift from earlier polls, in which both sisters outperformed Harry.Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie sit below Prince Harry in the latest royal popularity rankings conducted by YouGov. | GETTYHaving maintained a…

BP is planning to cut around 700 jobs as part of its global workforce amid the ongoing US-Iran war, which has seen oil prices surge dramatically.It is understood that the oil giant is preparing to move its business focus to profits and returns after a period of volatile market activity.In an email seen by Reuters, the job cuts would affect around eight per cent of BP’s 8,500 “non-frontline” positions.These particular roles were historically part of the company’s production and operations business, the ⁠email showed.BP is understood to be cutting hundreds of jobs | GETTY Other frontline workers included operators, technicians…

Charlie Peters has praised the People’s Channel viewers after the channel secured another major public-voted television award, declaring: “You can’t pull a fast one on the great British public.”Speaking exclusively to GB News Entertainment Editor Alex Davies at the National Reality TV Awards, Charlie said the broadcaster’s continued success demonstrates its growing popularity with audiences across the UK.Asked what another award nomination says to GB News’ competitors, he replied: “Well, it shows that we are the People’s channel, there’s no doubt about it now, is there?”Everyone’s seen the figures. We were walking the walk and we can also talk the…

Motorists are being warned about new driving law changes introduced over the past few weeks that could impact their finances and their ability to stay on the road.July saw several crucial tax changes introduced, including the confirmation of pay-per-mile, while changes to the popular Motability Scheme were rolled out.GB News has rounded up the most important driving law changes introduced over the last month that you may have missed.Car taxThe Labour Government published its response to the Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) plans earlier this month and confirmed that the controversial measures would go ahead.Electric car owners are set to…

First Minister John Swinney said Ross’s family would be supported by the Scottish government and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.He said: “This is an absolutely appalling case that has been reported overnight.”And obviously I’m deeply concerned that such a tragedy has taken place.”Helena Smith, The Guardian’s correspondent in Athens, told Radio Scotland that the body was found in a derelict building in downtown Athens, “in an area that is booming, full of Airbnbs”.She said: “It is very popular with people travelling through Athens and young foreigners who have elected to make the Greek capital their home.”Smith said that Ross had…

Williamson’s dismissal came after an extensive inquiry and is hugely embarrassing for Scottish Rugby. Williamson was appointed after Scottish Rugby failed in a bid to land Mark Darbon as Dodson’s replacement. The deal to sign Darbon, previously chief executive of Northampton Saints in England’s Premiership, was almost done, but at a late stage, and to the fury of all at Murrayfield, he took up the position of chief executive at the R&A in St Andrews.Dodson’s exit was a bruising affair for the organisation and Darbon’s apparent u-turn was the source of much frustration. Now they have been cast into another…