A small boat carrying 165 passengers arrived in the UK on Friday, setting a new mark for the biggest recorded migrant crossing of the Channel. The vessel landed at an quiet stretch of Kent coastline. No deaths or coastguard calls were reported. Border force units intercepted the group later. The Home Office offered no fast response. Separate coverage confirm the arrival through independent outlets. Previous records stood at less crowded voyages, though incidents stay frequent. Earlier this month, new freshly appointed minister Burnham faced his first sea border tests since assuming duties. Authorities refused to share background of those aboard.
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