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News · 10 August 2026

A dinghy carried 230 people across the Channel to the UK

A dinghy carried 230 people across the Channel to the UK

Photo: Nzeemin (CC BY SA 3.0)

A dinghy with a record 230 people arrived in the UK on Monday. Overall Channel crossings have fallen by over 40% compared to last year. Charities say tougher policies force people into greater danger, calling for safe asylum routes instead.

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