781 migrants arrive in small boats in one day, breaking 2026 record
Summary
On September 23, 2026, a total of 781 migrants arrived in the UK in 10 small boats, the highest number for a single day this year. So far in 2026, 18,565 people have crossed the English Channel by small boat, which is 42% fewer than the same time in 2025. The UK government is working to reduce these crossings and combat the people-smuggling gangs behind them.Key Facts
- 781 migrants arrived in the UK on small boats on one day, September 23, 2026.
- There were 10 boats total, including one dinghy that carried 51 people from Normandy.
- So far in 2026, around 18,565 people have crossed the Channel by small boat, down 42% from 2025.
- Most people crossing claim asylum, which lets them stay while their claims are reviewed.
- Small boat arrivals made up 40% of asylum applications in the UK from July 2025 to June 2026.
- Boats have become more crowded, with an average of 67 people per boat in the last year.
- At least 84 people died trying to cross the Channel in 2024.
- The UK government wants to stop these risky crossings by targeting the gangs involved.
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