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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Mitchell

More than 1,000 people cross the Channel in small boats

PA Wire

More than 1,000 people crossed the English Channel in small boats the day after the total for the year exceeded 30,000, according to Government figures.

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 21 boats were intercepted on Thursday carrying 1,150 people.

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