Small-boat crossing arrivals to UK rose 25% in 2024, data shows

In the Unlock the Editor’s Digest, Roula Khalaf selects her favorite stories, including the increase in migrants arriving in the UK via small boats by 25% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The total number of arrivals reached 36,816, making it the second-highest year for Channel crossings since 2018. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure to address irregular migration as immigration and asylum become a top concern for voters, with the government vowing to ensure numbers fall “sharply” despite challenges and criticisms.

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