Almost 1,000 migrants cross Channel over bank holiday
Summary
Nearly 1,000 migrants crossed the English Channel to reach the UK over a bank holiday weekend, arriving in 14 small boats. So far in 2026, 8,565 people have made the crossing, which is lower than last year, and the UK and France have a new deal to help stop these crossings.Key Facts
- 989 migrants crossed the English Channel between Friday and Monday in 14 boats.
- These migrants represent more than 10% of all people who have crossed from Europe to the UK this year.
- A total of 8,565 people crossed the Channel in 2026 so far, 37% fewer than the same time last year.
- Crossings tend to increase during warmer months, especially in August and September.
- The English Channel is very busy and dangerous for small boats.
- The highest number of people crossing was in 2022, with over 45,000 migrants.
- The UK and France agreed on a £662 million deal to reduce crossings, including drones, helicopters, and cameras in France to catch smugglers and migrants.
- The Home Office has been asked for comments on the recent crossings.
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