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The number of people arriving on small boats was down 43 percent through August of this year compared with the same period in 2025, to 16,500 from roughly 29,000, according to data recorded by the British government.
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The number of people arriving in the UK on small boats decreased by 43 percent through August 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, from approximately 29,000 to 16,500, according to British government data.
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{ "date": "2026-08", "source": "British government", "numbers": "16,500 from 29,000", "statistic": "43% decrease" } - Subject Tags
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- September 25, 2026 at 3:23 AM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 25, 2026 at 3:23 AM (2 weeks ago)
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French authorities have increased policing efforts to curb migrant crossings to Britain, leading to a 43% drop in arrivals this year. However, experts note that aggressive policing makes crossings more dangerous and traffickers find new ways to evade detection, highlighting the complex challenges of migration control.
France and Britain have abandoned a landmark migration deal, "one in, one out," which allowed the UK to return illegal Channel migrants. The French government pulled out, seeking a broader EU-UK deportation agreement, despite a reported decline in crossings.
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