Four small boats with 92 migrants cross English Channel

(BBC) Four small boats with 92 migrants on board crossed the English Channel on Sunday, the Home Office has confirmed.

A further 20 people were prevented from making the journey by the French authorities, a spokeswoman said.

More than 2,047 people have reached the UK in more than 40 boats so far this year.

The Home Office said: “We are working closely with our partners in France to stop these unnecessary journeys and the ruthless criminal gangs behind them.”

At least 8,400 people reached the UK in small boats in 2020.

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