A record 973 small boat migrants have crossed the English Channel in a single day this year, according to official figures.<\/p>\n
The record surge in Channel migrants crossed on Saturday, in 17 small boats.<\/p>\n
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The 973 arrivals are the highest number to arrive on a single day in 2024.<\/p>\n
Prior to yesterday, the highest single day for crossings this year was on June 18, when 882 people arrived in 15 small boats.<\/p>\n
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