A coastguard vessel has intercepted a migrant boat and brought up to 11 migrants ashore in the port of Dover. Read more on this story here:
, the Border Force dealt with a total of 37 people, including six children, who tried to reach the UK in small boats.Another incident off the Sussex coast reportedly involved more than 20 others, although the Home Office has not yet confirmed details.
In a statement, a spokeswoman said crossing the Channel in a small boat is a"huge risk" and"the criminal gangs who perpetuate this are ruthless and do not care about loss of life".
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