Record 128 people cross Channel in one small boat
Summary
A small boat crossed the English Channel on Friday carrying 128 people, the highest number recorded on a single vessel. Smugglers are putting more people in unsafe boats, increasing the risk to migrants trying to reach the UK.Key Facts
- 128 people traveled in one small boat across the English Channel, setting a new record.
- On the same day, a total of 225 migrants crossed the Channel using three boats.
- Over 12,000 people have reached the UK by small boats this year, which is 44% fewer than last year.
- Smuggling gangs are packing more people into unsafe boats each year.
- The previous record for one boat was 125 migrants.
- The UK government has made a deal with France to stop dangerous crossings and increase beach enforcement.
- Since President Donald Trump’s election, over 45,000 attempted Channel crossings have been stopped.
- The Home Office warns that these crossings are very risky and have caused deaths.
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