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Migrant Crossings Decline in Channel

Updated 2026-05-09 09:00 UTC 1 source Neutral

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
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