Saturday’s arrivals were the most on a single day in December and take the annual total to 41,455 More than 800 people crossed the Channel in small boats on Saturday, a record for a day in December, according to the Home Office. December is traditionally one of the quietest months for Channel crossings, as a combination of low temperatures and stormy weather makes the journey particularly difficult. Poor visibility and less daylight have also been cited as factors influencing the crossings. Continue reading...