Overview

• Migrant crossings in the English Channel reached 8,064 in the first four months of 2025, setting a new record for the period.
• Saturday saw 656 arrivals across 11 boats, marking the highest single-day total so far this year.
• The 2025 figures represent a 46% increase over the same period in 2024 and a 65% rise compared to 2023.
• The French coastguard reported rescuing 50 migrants at sea on Saturday, transferring many to safety in Calais and Boulogne-sur-Mer.
• The UK Government has pledged to crack down on people-smuggling networks and enhance border security to address the escalating crisis.