Record number of people cross Channel to UK in small boats

Figures will prompt concern in No 10 and Home Office after pledges to curb numbers entering country

The number of people crossing the Channel by small boats in a single day reached a record number for this century on Wednesday, eclipsing the daily arrival figures during the summer.

Despite the low November temperatures, at least 853 people came to the UK, the Home Office confirmed. The figure surpasses the previous daily record of 828 set in August.

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