More than 1,000 migrants cross English Channel in a day

Over the course of a single day in 2025, a staggering 1,194 migrants successfully made the perilous journey across the English Channel and arrived in the UK using small boats. This marks the highest number recorded in a single day so far this year, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in managing border security and controlling illegal crossings.

Defense Secretary John Healey expressed grave concerns about the situation, stating that Britain has seemingly “lost control of its borders over the last five years.” He emphasized the need for a more robust approach to addressing the issue of migrants being smuggled into the country, likening the process to being “like a taxi” as individuals are transported to the UK by criminal networks.

The arrival of these migrants brings the annual total for 2025 to 14,811, representing a significant 42% increase compared to the same period last year and a staggering 95% rise from the corresponding point in 2023. Despite efforts to curb illegal crossings and tighten border security, the numbers continue to escalate, posing a major challenge for authorities.

Efforts to address the issue involve collaboration with French authorities, as a key part of the strategy to disrupt and dismantle the criminal networks orchestrating these dangerous journeys. The ultimate goal is to prevent further loss of life and ensure the safety and security of both migrants and the communities they seek to join. To this end, comprehensive measures have been put in place to combat the exploitation of vulnerable individuals by ruthless people-smuggling gangs, with a focus on disrupting their operations and bringing them to justice

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