On the ground in the new Calais Jungle
10 October 2025

On the ground in the new Calais Jungle

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Almost 10 years ago the Calais 'Jungle' was demolished by the French authorities, structures were burned to the ground and the migrants were forced to flee, once again.


Small-boats crossings are on the rise, and for those waiting for their chance, a new 'Jungle' has become home.


Oli Dugmore is joined by Miles Ellingham and Jack Jeffrey who reported this week's cover story The truth about the small-boats crisis from northern France.




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