Keywords: Small boats


Small boat crossings in the English Channel reach new daily high as migration debate intensifies

The United Kingdom has recorded its highest daily number of small boat arrivals of the year after hundreds of migrants crossed the English Channel in a single day, underscoring the continuing challenges of irregular migration and border security. The latest figures have renewed political debate over......

French authorities rescue 78 migrants attempting channel crossing

French authorities rescued 78 migrants after the engine of their small boat failed during an attempt to cross the English Channel from Belgium. The French maritime prefecture dispatched several vessels following reports of multiple migrant boats setting off. According to a statement from French authorities,......

United kingdom sees record migrant crossings across the Channel in 2025

The number of migrants reaching the United Kingdom by crossing the English Channel in small boats reached a record level in 2025, according to figures released by the British government. Authorities recorded 41,472 arrivals over the year, making it the second-highest total since official data collection......

Migrants anxious about new UK-France deal, but Channel crossings persist

Just one week after the UK-France migration agreement came into force, uncertainty and fear are spreading among migrants stranded on the northern French coast. Despite increased pressure, clandestine Channel crossings continue. On the streets of Calais, 30-year-old Adnan (name changed) scrolls through......

Rising Channel Crossings: Migrant Numbers Increase in 2024

The English Channel, one of the world's busiest maritime corridors, continues to witness a significant surge in irregular migration. In 2024, a total of 36,816 individuals crossed the channel in small boats to reach the United Kingdom, according to provisional government data. This figure marks a......