Channel crossings: Busiest day of the year so far sees 711 migrants arrive in UK despite Rwanda deportations plan
More than 700 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in a single day – a new record for the year so far.
The UK’s Home Office said 711 people made the journey in 14 boats on Wednesday, suggesting an average of 51 people per boat.
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