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Channel crossings by migrants in 2024: Key numbers

Total arrivals are up 25% on 2023 but down 20% on 2022.

Evening Standard

Migrants crossing English Channel to UK surged by 25% in 2024, new figures show

2024 saw the second highest number of arrivals in a year since data on Channel crossings began in 2018

The Independent UK

Migrants reaching UK after crossing Channel in small boats up 25% in 2024

The last crossings of the year took place on December 29, when 291 people made the journey from France in six boats

Evening Standard

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Counter-terror powers will ‘make the difference’ to border security – Labour MP

Mike Tapp said the proposed Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will allow ‘disruptive techniques’ to tackle people smuggling.

Evening Standard

3 die off northern France coast in a Channel crossing attempt

At least three migrants have died while attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain from northern France, authorities said

The Independent UK

‘Ruthless criminals’ caused three migrant deaths in the Channel, says minister

More people arrived in Dover on Sunday after crossing the Channel in small boats, as French authorities reported the deaths of three people.

Evening Standard

Tragedy Strikes As Migrants Attempt English Channel Crossing

Learn about the recent tragic incident in the English Channel involving migrant fatalities and the ongoing challenges faced by individuals attempting the p...

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Three people die and 48 rescued near Calais attempting to cross Channel

The deaths make 2024 the deadliest year on record for small boat Channel crossings

The Guardian - UK

Three dead in Channel as migrant crossings continue

French authorities mounted a large-scale rescue operation on Sunday morning.

Evening Standard

At least three die attempting to cross Channel from France amid rescue operation

A large-scale rescue operation was launched from a beach in Sangatte, in northern France, on Sunday morning

The Independent UK

At least two people die in Channel as migrant crossings continue

French authorities have launched a rescue operation off the coast near Calais.

Evening Standard

Three dead and ten hospitalised after English Channel migrant tragedy

Emergency services recovered the bodies near Sangatte beach close to Calais around 7am after the alarm was raised

Evening Standard

Small boat Channel crossings continue after migrant total reaches 150,000

More than 1,100 people have crossed the Channel in small boats over the Christmas period.

Evening Standard

More than 150,000 people arrived in UK in small boats in last seven years

Labour blames ‘appalling legacy’ left by Tories after milestone for number of arrivals was reached on Boxing Day

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Labour blames ‘appalling legacy’ after migrant crossings top 150,000 since 2018

The Prime Minister has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals.

The Independent UK

People smugglers offer migrants ‘package deals’ to UK as Channel crossings top 150,000 since 2018

Keir Starmer has put international cooperation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals

Evening Standard

Timeline of the Channel migrant crisis

More than 150,000 migrants have crossed the Channel in the last seven years, according to analysis by the PA news agency.

Evening Standard

Channel crossings: Number of migrants arriving in UK since 2018 hits 150,000

The Prime Minister has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals.

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France rescues 107 people trying to cross to UK on Christmas Day

Authorities carry out series of operations off northern coast, as 451 people arrive in England on 11 boats

Radio France Internationale

France rescues over 100 migrants from Channel, capping deadly year for crossings

French authorities rescued over a hundred migrants trying to cross the English Channel on Wednesday, Christmas day, taking advantage of improved weather at the end of what has been the deadliest year on record for Channel crossings.

The Guardian - UK

Family separated on Channel crossing cannot reunite in UK, court rules

Two children, nine and six, arrived in UK alone after mother fell overboard and father tried to rescue her

Evening Standard

Illegal Channel crossings rise as Cooper refuses to set migration deadline

Labour previously pledged to have the highest rate of returns since 2018 in their first six months in office.

Evening Standard

Cooper meets Italian counterpart as Channel crossings continue

Yvette Cooper met her Italian counterpart, Matteo Piandetosi, along with the UN refugee agency’s representative to the country, Chiara Cardoletti.

The Independent UK

Cooper to meet Italian counterpart as Channel crossings continue

Yvette Cooper is also expected to address the right-wing Atreju gathering organised by the Italian prime minister’s party.

Evening Standard

Home Office records busiest December day for migrant Channel crossings on record

More than 34,500 people have made the crossing from France so far this year

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