Larger, overcrowded vessels are pushing the Channel crisis into dangerous new territory, with record numbers attempting the perilous journey
Larger, overcrowded vessels are pushing the Channel crisis into dangerous new territory, with record numbers attempting the perilous journey
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Smugglers come up with new ways to move people across the Channel
Data reveals more than 36,000 migrants crossed the Channel last year, with the largest number travelling from Afghanistan
Small boat arrivals 51pc higher than same point in 2024
Number of trips falls thanks to enforcement action, but smugglers respond by cramming vessels full for perilous journey
Three Border Force vessels assist in rescue of more than 30 migrants from dinghy
More than 36,000 people have made the journey so far this year
