Nine boats have been intercepted carrying a total of 537 migrants crossing the English Channel, according to the latest Home Office figures.The crossings on Saturday bring the total for the year to 24,830, which is down on last year's figures which by this time in 2022 had reached 33,001.

Nine boats have been intercepted carrying a total of 537 migrants crossing the English Channel, according to the latest Home Office figures.The crossings on Saturday bring the total for the year to 24,830, which is down on last year's figures which by this time in 2022 had reached 33,001.