Over 20,000 Migrants Cross English Channel to UK in 2024

Latest Home Office data reveals a 3% increase in crossings compared to last year, with significant measures underway to address the situation.

614 migrants arrived in the UK on Wednesday, marking the second highest single-day total since the general election.
The total number of arrivals for 2024 has reached 20,433, surpassing last year's figure of 19,801 by this point.
Despite the increase from last year, the 2024 figures are 18% lower than the record set in 2022.
The new government has introduced a Border Security Command to combat criminal smuggling gangs profiting from these crossings.
Labour's recent policy changes include the closure of the Bibby Stockholm barge and the end of the Rwanda deportation scheme.