More than 36,000 migrants crossed the Channel into Britain in 2024, marking a 25 per cent increase compared to 2023 figures, according to new government data.
Around 36,816 made the perilous journey to the UK, in comparison with the 29,437 individuals who arrived in 2023.
However, compared to record numbers from 2022, the total number has decreased by 20 per cent overall.
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