After a 28-day hiatus due to poor weather, small boat crossings across the English Channel have resumed, ending the longest pause in arrivals since 2018. Despite the lull, 2025 has seen high numbers of arrivals, with the total currently exceeding 39,000. The government continues to pursue stricter enforcement measures, though recent legislative changes are not expected to impact numbers until the following year.
Date: December 13, 2025. Source: independent.co