Record number of people have crossed Channel in small boats since January
Total of 12,901 people seeking asylum have crossed this year, passing previous six-month record of 12,747 in 2022UK election live – latest updatesA record number of people seeking asylum in small boats have crossed the Channel over the first six months of this year.Home Office figures show 257 people made the journey in four boats on Sunday, taking the provisional total for the year so far to 12,901. Continue reading...

Total of 12,901 people seeking asylum have crossed this year, passing previous six-month record of 12,747 in 2022
A record number of people seeking asylum in small boats have crossed the Channel over the first six months of this year.
Home Office figures show 257 people made the journey in four boats on Sunday, taking the provisional total for the year so far to 12,901. Continue reading...