The UK has recorded the longest period without migrants arriving on small boats crossing the Channel for seven years, official figures now show.
The most recent date on which people reached the English coast on completing the journey by boat was 28 days ago, on 14 November, according to the latest Home Office data.
Since then, no migrants have been recorded arriving in the country, up to and including December 12 – marking the longest uninterrupted run since autumn 2018.
December is traditionally one of the quietest months for Channel crossings, with a combination of low temperatures, poor visibility, less daylight and stormy weather making the journey particularly difficult.
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