A small boat carrying a record setting group of migrants 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. Coastguard teams intercepted the group later. The Home Office had no immediate statement. Separate coverage confirm the arrival through trusted agencies. Previous records stood at lower numbers, though incidents stay frequent. Earlier this month, new freshly appointed minister Burnham faced his first small boat arrivals since starting the role. Authorities declined to identify origin of those aboard.
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