Channel crossings by small boat hit highest monthly total on record

In August, 8,644 people reached the UK, the highest monthly number since 6,961 arrived last November

The UK had the highest monthly total of people crossing the Channel on record in August with more than 8,000, an analysis of government figures show.

In the 31-day period, 8,644 made the journey on 189 boats, with crossings taking place on 21 of those days. It is the highest monthly total since records began in 2018, with the previous high of 6,961 recorded in November 2021, according to analysis by the PA news agency.