Over 15,000 migrants have crossed Channel into Britain this year
July 19, 2022, 2:34 pm

Over 15,000 migrants have crossed Channel into Britain this year

Migrants risk death to escape conflicts and economic crises in their countries, hoping to reach Europe (Photo: anews)

Figures show that more than 15,000 migrants have arrived in Britain so far this year after crossing the English Channel.

According to provisional government data, since the start of 2022, 15,107 people have reached Britain's shores after navigating busy shipping lanes from France in small boats.

Ministry of Defence figures show that crossings continued on Monday for the 11th day in a row, with 330 people arriving in seven boats.

The highest daily total for 2022 to date was recorded on April 13 when 651 people made the crossing in 18 boats.

A record 1,185 people made the crossing to Britain on November 11 2021 - the highest figure recorded since the start of 2020.

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Official Home Office figures show that a total of 28,526 people made the crossing in 2021, compared with 8,466 in 2020, 1,843 in 2019 and 299 in 2018.

Despite the increasing numbers, Britain's small boat arrivals are a fraction of the number of people going to Europe.

Data from the UN's refugee agency shows at least 120,441 people arrived in Europe via the Mediterranean by land and sea in 2021.

Source: anews

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