Rishi Sunak expected to announce new powers to stop small boat crossings

Government set to publish legislation that will prevent people who cross Channel from claiming asylum

New powers to crack down on small boat crossings in the Channel are expected to be announced by the UK government next week.

The legislation, promised as part of efforts to tackle illegal migration, is understood to likely be launched by Rishi Sunak and the home secretary, Suella Braverman.