DEVELOPING: Thousands Flee Europe in Record English Channel Crossing

Breaking News: Record English Channel Crossing Sees Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive in UK More than 1,072 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on Friday, making it a record number of migrants to reach the UK by this point in a year. The group arrived at Dover in 13 separate vessels. The influx has put pressure on authorities, with three men already sent back to France under the government's "one in, one out" scheme. An Eritrean man and an Iranian man were deported on Friday, following the removal of an Indian man from the UK on Thursday. This surge in crossings comes as the UK government prepares for reciprocal deportations from France next week. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy hailed the returns as an "immediate deterrent" to those seeking to cross the Channel. The number of migrants making the perilous journey has been increasing steadily, with 32,103 people reaching the UK by sea so far in 2025. The situation remains fluid, and authorities are working to manage the influx. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*