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Over 5,000 migrants cross Channel with milestone reached at earliest point in year since records began

This is the earliest point in the year that crossings have reached the 5,000 mark since data on Channel crossings was first reported in 2018



Over 5,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2025, the earliest point in a year this milestone has been reached since 2018. 341 people arrived on Thursday in six boats, bringing the total to 5,025. This is a 24% increase compared to the same period in 2024 and a 36% increase compared to 2023. Two migrants died attempting the crossing this week. The UK and France recently signed an agreement to tackle people smuggling.

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