Nearly 20,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel this year, in a record high

Almost 20,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats from continental Europe since January 1, UK government figures showed on Tuesday, a new record for the first half of a year. 

Jul 2, 2025 - 09:01
Nearly 20,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel this year, in a record high
Almost 20,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats from continental Europe since January 1, UK government figures showed on Tuesday, a new record for the first half of a year.