24,335 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK this year, a 1% increase from last year and a 20% decrease from 2022, with 700 detected on Sept.
Nearly 24,335 migrants have crossed the English Channel to the UK this year, marking a 1% increase from last year but a 20% decrease from 2022. Recent favorable weather led to a spike in crossings, with over 700 detected on September 21. Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick claimed that many migrants are linked to terrorism, a claim dismissed by government sources. In response to rising crossings, the Home Office will invest £75 million to enhance border security and investigations.
September 21, 2024
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