A total of 509 migrants crossed the English Channel on Sunday in 10 boats,...

Published: 3:01 am August 15, 2023
Updated: 8:23 am October 8, 2025
Record Number of Migrants Cross English Channel as Calls for Action Intensify – UKNIP

 A total of 509 migrants crossed the English Channel on Sunday in 10 boats, according to the latest figures released by the Home Office. This news comes in the wake of a tragic incident on Saturday, where a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of France, resulting in the deaths of at least six people.

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The total number of migrants who have crossed the English Channel in the past three days alone has exceeded 1,600, bringing the year’s total to over 16,600. The ongoing surge has intensified calls for action to address the situation and prevent further loss of life.

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