A small boat carrying 165 passengers arrived in the UK on Friday, setting a new mark for the largest single migrant crossing of the narrow sea route. The vessel landed at an remote section of Kent shore. No deaths or coastguard calls were logged. Border force units intercepted the group later. The Home Office issued no quick comment. Separate coverage confirm the arrival through independent outlets. Previous records stood at smaller totals, though incidents continue to surface. Earlier this month, new Prime Minister Burnham faced his first small boat arrivals since taking office. Authorities held back on revealing nationality of those aboard.
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Mega dinghy carries record 165 migrants to UK - BBC
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Mega dinghy carries record 165 migrants to UK - Yahoo
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