00:00Nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel over the bank holiday weekend, according
00:06to the latest Home Office figures.
00:08Officials say 989 people arrived in 14 small boats between Friday and Monday, after two
00:16weeks without crossings.
00:17The government says it is increasing enforcement efforts with France to target people smugglers
00:23and reduce dangerous journeys across the Channel.
00:26A new agreement includes extra drones, helicopters and specialist police patrols along northern
00:32French beaches.
00:34The Home Office says crossings this year remain lower than the same stage last year, although
00:39warmer weather is expected to increase attempted journeys.
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