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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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According to the British government, 16,500 people arrived in the UK on small boats from January through August 2026, a 43% decrease from the approximately 29,000 who arrived in the same period in 2025.
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{ "source": "British government", "statistic": "16,500 arrivals in 2026 (Jan-Aug); ~29,000 arrivals in 2025 (Jan-Aug); 43% decrease", "time_period": "January-August 2026 vs January-August 2025" } - Subject Tags
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- September 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM (2 weeks ago)
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