In a year marked by unprecedented challenges, official figures reveal a staggering increase in the number of migrants crossing the English Channel from France to Britain via small boats. Nearly 5,000 individuals have embarked on this perilous journey since the beginning of the year, surpassing all previous records for the same period.
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As of March 30, a total of 4,993 migrants have arrived in the UK, with 349 individuals detected crossing the channel on Easter Saturday alone. This surge in arrivals highlights the escalating crisis of irregular migration and poses significant challenges for border authorities.