Record 202 migrants reach the UK after crossing the Channel

At least 202 illegal migrants reached the UK by boat across the Channel yesterday to set a new single-day record for crossings. Border Force vessels intercepted at least 20 boats as smugglers took advantage of exceptionally calm summer conditions, the Home Office confirmed yesterday. The new record for migrants reaching the UK by boat in a single day surpasses that set on July 12 when at least 180 made it to the English shore line. It means the number of migrants to have crossed the Channel this