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Migrant Crossings Decline in Channel
The number of migrants crossing the English Channel by small boats has declined since 2018, with only 6,000 people making the journey so far this year. This is a 36% decrease compared to the same period last year.
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More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year
2026-05-09 08:43 UTC