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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Mitchell

More than 6,000 migrants have crossed Channel to UK in small boats this year

PA Wire

More than 6,000 people have been brought ashore in the UK after crossing the English Channel in small boats so far this year.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed 181 migrants crossed to the UK on six boats on Good Friday, with more expected during the good weather over the Easter weekend.

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