The UK has recorded the longest period without migrants arriving by small boats across the Channel in seven years, according to official statistics published on Saturday. This milestone marks a significant drop in the number of illegal crossings of the strait, which has been observed in recent months. Authorities attribute this positive trend to the tightening of migration policy and increased patrols of maritime borders. However, experts warn that this may be a temporary phenomenon and call for the search for long-term solutions to the problem.
UK records longest period without Channel migrants
Official data shows a seven-year low in migrant arrivals to the UK by small boats, attributed to new security measures.