Published: Oct 24, 2025, 16:08 IST | Updated: Oct 24, 2025, 16:08 IST
Migrant arrivals in the UK via small boats have surged by nearly 50% in 2025 compared to last year. Home Office figures show that over 36,800 people have already crossed the English Channel this year—surpassing the total for all of 2024, which recorded about 36,816 arrivals.