Moscow – Sputnik. The channel pointed out that the previous record of 106 migrants on a single boat was set in August. A small boat crossed the English Channel on Saturday. Under these circumstances, the British Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, stated that she would consider all available options to restore order to the immigration system.
Migrants often seek any opportunity to illegally reach the United Kingdom and gain refugee status, which provides them with financial benefits and social programs.
In 2024, more than 36,800 illegal migrants arrived in the UK via the English Channel by boat, an increase of a quarter compared to 2023. The record was set in 2022 when more than 45,700 migrants reached British shores. British authorities spend millions of pounds daily to house asylum seekers in hotels.
