More than 1,000 migrants arrive in UK after crossing English Channel during heatwave

The Independent describes its work across issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing fact-checking and reporting without paywalls. It states that donations fund journalists who speak to multiple sides and that its reporting is trusted across the political spectrum. Separately, more than 1,000 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel during a hot spell of weather. Arrivals occurred over six consecutive days since Friday, with 1,128 people arriving between Friday and Tuesday based on Home Office figures. On Tuesday, 139 people arrived in two boats, bringing year-to-date arrivals to 8,704. The total is down 36% compared with the same period last year and down 17% compared with the same point in 2024. Temperatures reached record May highs, with Kew Gardens provisionally at 35.1C and Cardiff Bute Park at 32.9C.

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"More than 1,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel during the hot spell of weather. Migrants have made the journey over six consecutive days since Friday as temperatures soared over the May bank holiday weekend. Photos show people disembarking from a Border Security Command boat at Dover, in Kent, on Wednesday, wearing life vests and blankets."

"Some 1,128 people arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel between Friday and Tuesday, according to Home Office figures. Latest data shows 139 people made the journey in two boats on Tuesday, bringing the total number of arrivals for the year so far to 8,704 people. This is down 36% on this time last year, and a drop of 17% on the same point in 2024."

"Temperatures rose to the hottest day in May on record for both England and Wales on Tuesday, according to the Met Office, with Kew Gardens provisionally reaching 35.1C and Cardiff Bute Park 32.9C. Latest Home Office figures for arrivals on Wednesday will be published on Thursday."

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