How many people cross the Channel in small boats?
Nearly 28,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel since the start of year.
The latest Home Office statistics show that almost two-fifths of those who claimed asylum in the UK in the 12 months to June 2025 arrived via small boat.
Under a new agreement between the British and French governments, some people who come to the UK this way will be detained and sent back to France.
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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xgkx20dyvo