Channel Crossings Surge as Migrant Stabbing Incident Investigated

Over 500 migrants arrived in the UK on Wednesday, bringing 2024's total past 4,000 amid government efforts to address the migration emergency.

More than 500 migrants crossed the English Channel into the UK on Wednesday, marking the busiest day for Channel crossings in 2024.
A migrant was stabbed on a small boat during a crossing, leading to hospitalization; the incident is under investigation by Kent Police.
The total number of migrants crossing the Channel in 2024 has surpassed 4,000, a 10% increase from the same period last year.
The UK government faces setbacks in implementing its Rwanda deportation plan, with the bill returning to the Commons after Easter due to defeats in the House of Lords.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declares a 'migration emergency' as the government seeks solutions to the increasing number of Channel crossings.