Nearly 600 migrants arrived in the UK on Sunday after crossing the Channel, according to data released by the Home Office. Figures published on Monday indicated that some 592 migrants arrived on March 2 across 11 boats, the highest number of arrivals on a single day so far this year.

Nearly 600 migrants arrived in the UK on Sunday after crossing the Channel, according to data released by the Home Office. Figures published on Monday indicated that some 592 migrants arrived on March 2 across 11 boats, the highest number of arrivals on a single day so far this year.