In 2025, over 1,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel, marking a significant increase in crossings. The Home Office reported that on a single day, 129 individuals arrived in the UK in two boats. The ongoing migration crisis continues to unfold with Border Force personnel assisting those reaching Dover, Kent, as the situation presents both humanitarian and operational challenges for authorities managing the influx of migrants through this busy maritime route.
More than 1,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel this year, setting a new record with 1,019 crossings in just 21 days according to Home Office data.
On a single day, 129 people crossed the Channel in two boats, highlighting the ongoing surge of migration into the UK across this route.
The Border Force continues to assist migrants arriving by boat, indicating the ongoing humanitarian and logistical challenges at Dover.
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