Number in asylum hotels halves in a year as small boat arrivals fall
Andy Burnham following the steps Keir Starmer The number of people housed in asylum hotels has halved in a year, comparing from June 2025 where more than 32,000 people were in hotel rooms awaiting a decision on their claim. However, by June of this year it was closer to 16,000. The drop, set out in […]
6 days ago
Channel crossing record: 230 migrants in a single small boat
What the Channel crossing record shows A single Channel crossing has brought a record 230 people to the UK on one small boat, the largest number ever recorded on a single vessel making the journey from France. The Home Office confirmed the arrival, describing it as a stark illustration of the “reckless and dangerous tactics” […]
3 weeks ago
Channel crossing boat fire: 173 migrants rescued
Nightmare crossing ends in rescue More than 170 migrants have been rescued after their boat caught fire in the middle of a Channel crossing on Tuesday morning, with the UK government insisting that “all will be returned” to France. The boat was attempting to reach the UK when its engine caught fire, according to the […]
1 month ago
Channel crossing survivor says victims ‘held hands to try and save each other’ as boat capsized
Yet another tragic story from the Channel A survivor from the recent Channel crossing tragedy has spoken out about his experience trying to reach the UK from Calais and what those onboard did to try and survive. 21-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim Zada was one of only two survivors after at least 27 bodies were recovered from […]
5 years ago
‘Over 20 people drown’ while trying to cross Channel in inflatable dinghy – report
The number of victims has not yet been officially confirmed Over 20 migrants are said to have drowned while attempting to cross the English Channel in an inflatable dinghy. Initial reports suggested the death toll was around five but police have since said in a statement that “over 20” people had died after a boat […]
5 years ago