More than 1,000 people cross English Channel in one day
Summary
On one day, over 1,000 people crossed the English Channel in small boats to reach the UK. The UK government has returned some individuals to France under a "one in, one out" agreement to reduce such crossings. So far, 32,103 people have crossed the Channel in 2025.Key Facts
- 1,072 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on a single day.
- The journey was made in 13 boats, and they arrived in Dover.
- In 2025, a total of 32,103 people have crossed the Channel, setting a new record for this time of the year.
- The UK has sent three men back to France as part of a "one in, one out" deal.
- An Eritrean and an Iranian man were deported on Friday; the first deportee, an Indian man, returned on Thursday.
- The UK government plans to increase deportations under this agreement.
- The deal's goal is to discourage small boat crossings.
- Critics, such as the shadow home secretary, have questioned the effectiveness of this deal.
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