More than 700 migrants arrived in UK in 11 boats in a single day, new figures show

French border guards ram boat into packed migrant vessel as they make way to UK

A surging number of small boats are now making their way across the English Channel.

Illegal English channel crossings up 22% to 33,183 this year

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Policing Increased Channel Smuggling Costs, Claims UK Crime Agency

The head of the U.K. national crime agency argues more deterrence is necessary to prevent small boat crossings, despite evidence such efforts are typically fruitless.

700 migrants reach Britain on 11 boats

Stopping the small boat arrivals was a key issue in Britain’s general election in July.

More than 700 migrants cross Channel in busiest day since election

Two died in French waters in an incident involving a small boat — 53 were rescued and returned to France