Number Of Migrant Arrivals So Far In 2024 Surpasses Previous Year's Total

DOVER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: A Border Force vessel carrying around 100 migrants, including several children arrives at Dover port on October 31, 2024 in Dover, England. The exceptionally calm weather has led to an increase of small boats arriving over the last few days The total number of people who have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel in small boats from France has reached nearly 30,000, according to figures from the Home Office, up from last year's total of 29,437. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)