More than 700 people have crossed the English Channel in a single day, in a new record for 2023.
Home Office figures show that 755 people arrived on 14 dinghies on Thursday, including a group of migrants who were rescued after they fell into the water.
The influx comes after a period of unseasonably rough and windy weather that has hampered crossings in recent weeks.
Home Office figures show that almost 16,000 migrants have made the journey so far this year, compared to around 18,700 at the same point during a record-breaking 2022.
