Over 900 Migrants Cross English Channel to UK in One Week

A total of 901 migrants crossed the English Channel into Britain between January 14-21, according to Home Office figures. This included a peak of 317 arrivals on January 20, marking the highest daily total for 2026. The 2025 total reached 41,472 migrants, nearly 5,000 more than in 2024, despite the UK government’s efforts to reduce irregular migration. The first crossing of the year occurred on January 5 with 32 people in a single boat.

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