A record 45,756 illegal immigrants crossed the English Channel to reach the UK in 2022, UK government figures show.
The last crossings of the year took place on Christmas Day when 90 people made the journey from France in two boats.
More Than 45,000 Illegal Immigrants Crossed English Channel to UK in 2022
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An inflatable craft carrying illegal immigrants crosses the shipping lane in the English Channel off the coast of Dover, England, on Aug. 4, 2022. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
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