Channel Migrant Arrivals Pass 25,000 in Earliest Yearly Milestone Yet

Refugee and migrant crossings to UK hit record high by end of July

More than 25,000 people have crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2025, the highest total this early in the year.

Irregular migrant crossings to UK hit record 25,000 in July, official figures show

It is 1st time figure exceeded 25,000 as early as July - Anadolu Ajansı

UK Migrant Surge: 24,500 Crossings and Rising

The number of unofficial migrant arrivals in the UK by boat has now passed 24,500 so far this year as of Thursday, July 31st. In the latest spike, Border Force intercepted two boats in UK waters, each carrying over 90 migrants. Approximately 900 people landed on UK shores on Thursday alone. With the total expected to surpass 25,000 next month, the political pressure is likely to intensify. The current figure is already over 50% higher than this …

English Channel crossings pass 25,000 arrivals in record time

Some 898 people made the journey in 13 boats on Wednesday, bringing the total for 2025 so far to 25,436, Home Office figures show.

Channel migrant crossings hit 25,000 mark earlier than any year on record

Small boat Channel arrivals pass 25,000 - the earliest in year figure has been reached so far

Almost 900 migrants (898) were detected crossing the Channel on Wednesday. This has taken the UK past the 25,000 arrival milestone, almost two months earlier than last year.