Hundreds of migrants enter UK after 10-day lull
Summary
Nearly 500 migrants arrived in the UK in one day by crossing the English Channel in small boats, the first crossings after a 10-day pause. Overall, fewer people have crossed by small boats this year compared to last year, but the number of people in each boat has increased, making the journeys more dangerous.Key Facts
- Seven boats carrying 494 people arrived in the UK on one day after no arrivals for 10 days.
- From January to August 2026, about 15,897 people crossed the Channel by small boats, a 45% drop from the previous year.
- Since 2020, small boats are the most common way people are caught entering the UK illegally.
- Most people arriving by small boats ask for asylum, which lets them stay while their requests are reviewed.
- The average number of people per boat has more than doubled since 2021, increasing risks.
- At least 84 people died trying to cross the Channel in 2024, according to the United Nations.
- People from Eritrea made up 18% of arrivals between July 2025 and June 2026.
- Over 2,300 small boat arrivals were identified as potential victims of human trafficking or modern slavery in 2025.
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