Small boat Channel crossings drop 40% in 2026, GB News acknowledges Labour policy impact
Stopped the boats? New figures show a steep drop in Channel crossings for 2026 - forcing GB News into a 'begrudging' admission.
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Record 128 people cross Channel in one small boat
The boat made the journey on Friday, when a total of 225 migrants made the crossing on three boats.
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Mega-dinghy carrying 128 migrants crosses Channel
A mega-dinghy carrying 128 migrants has crossed the Channel, setting a new record for the number of arrivals on a single ...

Record 128 migrants make perilous journey to UK in small boat
The previous record for a single boat stood at 125 people

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