The UK has experienced the longest period without small boat arrivals since 2018, with no migrant detections for 28 days from 14 November to 12 December. Home Office data shows the lull ended on 13 December with 737 arrivals on 11 boats, plus 52 more on 14 December.
This development comes as government initiatives aim to reduce irregular migration, though 2025 figures indicate ongoing challenges with Channel crossings.
