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More than 800 people cross Channel in dinghies, breaking record for December

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Joe CoughlanDecember 21, 2025 at 08:39 PM
More than 800 people cross Channel in dinghies, breaking record for December
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More than 800 people crossed the English Channel to the UK in small boats on Saturday, setting a new daily record for December. The crossings, originating from northern France, occurred despite December typically being a quieter month due to harsh weather conditions. The total number of crossings this year has now reached 41,455, approaching the record of 45,755 in 2022. French authorities rescued 151 people over the weekend and returned them to France. The UK government stated it is addressing the root causes of the crossings and working with neighboring countries, while France indicated plans to halt small boats at sea. Germany recently passed a law to increase penalties for people smugglers attempting to bring individuals to the UK.

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Dover 40% Home Office ×250% UK government ×260% France ×370% Keir Starmer 80%

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