Migrants make first English Channel crossing in nearly two weeks
Migrants have successfully crossed the English Channel for the first time in nearly two weeks. This crossing occurred after a break in poor weather, allowing for multiple attempts. Despite the recent arrivals, the overall number of migrants this month is significantly lower compared to previous years.
- ▪The recent crossing is the first since May 9.
- ▪Over 1,000 people have arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel this month.
- ▪Arrivals are down 44% compared to the same time last year and 23% compared to 2024.
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NewsUKHome NewsMigrants make first English Channel crossing in nearly two weeksCrossing on Friday market the first time migrants had arrived across the channel since May 9George Lithgow & Ian JonesFriday 22 May 2026 16:02 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2982077","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/small-boat-migrants-english-channel-crossing-dover-may-today-b2982077.html","title":"Migrants make first English Channel crossing in nearly two weeks"}}(PA)Your support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport…
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