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The record-breaking number of migrants crossing the Channel and arriving illegally at Dover this year is now almost 7,000 more than the whole of 2021.
According to official government data, 4,159 people have made the treacherous journey across the 21-mile Dover Straits in 96 dinghies or other small craft.
Around 80 migrants crossed the English Channel by small boat today as official figures reveal more than 3,000 have made the treacherous journey this month.
Around 80 migrants including young children were brought ashore to Dover Marina in Kent, as official figures show more than 10,000 have now crossed the English Channel so far this year.
Dozens of migrants were rescued in small boats in the English Channel today (pictured) with the number of people making the treacherous crossing to the UK nearing 10,000 people so far this year.