- Nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats on Saturday (3 September), the UK government said Sunday, as growing numbers of arrivals have exacerbated tensions between Britain and France.
- This came after 1,295 migrants were spotted making the crossing on 22 August, setting a new record for a single day.
- Tensions have risen between London and Paris.
Nearly 1,000 migrants cross Channel in just one day
