The Papers: '45m Brits in drought' and a 'Not-so-small boats crisis'
Summary
Much of the UK is currently experiencing a drought, with large areas of England and all of Wales officially affected. Additionally, a record-breaking migrant crossing occurred in the English Channel with 230 people on one boat, raising concerns about border security.Key Facts
- Around 45 million people in the UK are affected by drought conditions.
- Three-quarters of England and all of Wales are officially in drought.
- The UK is facing its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to reach 36°C.
- Firefighters warn about a rise in wildfires and call for more well-equipped fire crews.
- A boat carrying 230 migrants made a record crossing of the English Channel to the UK.
- The crossing is estimated to cost UK taxpayers about £25 million.
- UK officials say the number of small boat crossings is down this year.
- Chinese authorities reported that 1 million people had to flee due to Typhoon Dolphin.
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