Record Surge! 1,194 Migrants Cross Channel in a Single Day

1,194 migrants crossed the Channel on Saturday, marking the highest daily total in 2025.

The annual total now stands at 14,811, a 42% increase from last year.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey called the crossings "shocking", urging stronger cooperation with France.

The Home Office reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling smuggling networks.

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French coastal authorities rescued nearly 200 migrants between Friday and Saturday.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure amid rising migrant numbers.

New immigration policies include doubling settlement qualification time and deportation powers for foreign criminals.

The hard-right Reform party’s growing influence is shaping immigration debates.

Saturday’s crossings surpassed previous six-month records, highlighting the scale of the crisis.

Each source highlights different aspects—BBC focuses on statistics and government response, MSN emphasizes rescue operations and policy changes, and Yahoo News discusses political implications.

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill is currently under parliamentary review.

Healey stated that Britain has "lost control of its borders", pushing for French intervention in shallow waters.

15 people have died this year attempting to cross the Channel.