More than 20,000 migrants have arrived in the UK so far this year after crossing the Channel.Some 300 people made the journey in five boats on Tuesday, according to Government figures, suggesting an average of around 60 people per boat.This takes the provisional total for 2023 to date to 20,101, PA news agency analysis of the Home Office data shows.

More than 20,000 migrants have arrived in the UK so far this year after crossing the Channel.Some 300 people made the journey in five boats on Tuesday, according to Government figures, suggesting an average of around 60 people per boat.This takes the provisional total for 2023 to date to 20,101, PA news agency analysis of the Home Office data shows.