LONDON: Britain’s government said Thursday that 752 migrants were detected arriving in small boats across the Channel the previous day, a daily record for this year. The figure, released by the interior ministry, broke a previous 2026 record set in June of 710 arrivals in a single day. The issue of tens of thousands of irregular migrants arriving in small boats each year has vexed successive British governments and fueled support for the hard-right Reform UK party led by Nigel Farage.
More than 750 migrants cross Channel in 2026 daily record: UK government
The figure broke a previous 2026 record set in June of 710 arrivals in a single day
July 30, 2026 14:38
LONDON: Britain’s government said Thursday that 752 migrants were detected arriving in small boats across the Channel the previous day, a daily record for this year.
The figure, released by the interior ministry, broke a previous 2026 record set in June of 710 arrivals in a single day.
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The Home Office confirmed 710 migrants arrived from northern France on Monday.
More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year
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