In 2024, the UK experienced a surge in asylum applications, hitting a record high of 108,138, up 18% from the previous year. This increase marks the highest annual total since record-keeping began in 2001. Notably, 32% of these claims were made by migrants who arrived via small boats across the English Channel. The total number of small boat arrivals reached 37,000, representing a 25% increase compared to 2023, although it is 20% lower than 2022 levels. These figures indicate a critical moment in the UK's immigration landscape.
The number of people claiming asylum in the UK hit a record high last year, with 108,138 applications in 2024, the highest since 2001.
Migrants arriving in the UK via small boats accounted for 32% of total asylum claims in 2024, marking a significant increase from the previous year.
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