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UK Migrant Arrivals by Small Boat Hit New Record

Channel crossings surge despite government crackdown.

01 July 2025 · 23:40 UTC

Migrant arrivals in the UK by small boat have reached a new record, with thousands crossing the English Channel in recent weeks.

The surge in crossings comes despite government efforts to tighten border security and deter the dangerous journeys, renewing debate over immigration policy and asylum processing.