A small boat carrying a record setting group of migrants arrived in the UK on Friday, setting a new mark for the most crowded migrant crossing of the narrow sea route. The vessel landed at an quiet stretch of Kent coastline. No deaths or coastguard calls were reported. Border force units intercepted the group later. The Home Office had no immediate statement. Related stories confirm the arrival through independent outlets. Previous records stood at reduced counts, though incidents continue to surface. Earlier this month, new UK leader Burnham faced his first Channel crossing cases since stepping into power. Authorities refused to share origin of those aboard.
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Mega dinghy carries record 165 migrants to UK - BBC
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Mega dinghy carries record 165 migrants to UK - Yahoo
Mega dinghy carries record 165 migrants to UK Yahoo
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165 migrants packed into a single boat crossed Channel - smashing previous record - upday News
165 migrants packed into a single boat crossed Channel - smashing previous record upday News
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The mega-dinghy is proof the gangs are one step ahead. Labour's illusion of control is all but shattered - Robert Bates - GB News
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Rhiannon Whyte's mother appeals to Andy Burnham for answers after Keir Starmer ignored her for two YEARS - GB News
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