- A record 165 migrants crossed the Channel to the UK in a single boat on Thursday, exceeding the previous high of 128 from July.
- The vessel, described as a 'mega dinghy' and estimated to be 13 metres long, was pictured being towed into Dover by Border Security Command.
- Refugee charity Care4Calais warned that the increasing number of people per boat makes Channel crossings 'more and more dangerous,' attributing this to government policies.
- Home Office figures show 366 people arrived in the UK across three boats on Thursday, contributing to 13,007 arrivals this year, a 45% decrease compared to the same period last year.
- A Home Office spokesperson stated that criminal gangs are taking greater risks, leading to lives being lost, and highlighted a new deal with France aimed at preventing these perilous journeys.
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