Channel crossings: Busiest day of the year so far sees 711 migrants arrive in UK despite Rwanda deportations plan

More than 700 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in a single day – a new record for the year so far (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Flora Thompson and Ian Jones

More than 700 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in a single day – a new record for the year so far.

The UK’s Home Office said 711 people made the journey in 14 boats on Wednesday, suggesting an average of 51 people per boat.