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Over 1,000 Migrants Arrive in UK During Heatwave
27 May
Summary
- Over 1,000 migrants reached the UK via the English Channel.
- These crossings occurred over six consecutive days during a heatwave.
- Recent arrivals are down 36% compared to this time last year.
In recent days, over 1,128 individuals arrived in the UK by crossing the English Channel. These crossings occurred across six consecutive days, beginning Friday and extending through Tuesday, coinciding with a notable heatwave across the country.
Figures from the Home Office indicate a yearly total of 8,704 arrivals so far, representing a 36% decrease compared to this time last year and a 17% drop from the same point in 2024. This period saw record-breaking temperatures, with Kew Gardens in London provisionally reaching 35.1C and Cardiff Bute Park hitting 32.9C.
Amidst these arrivals, legal proceedings are underway. Three individuals were charged with endangering lives during sea crossings over the weekend. Additionally, three others were convicted for arriving without proper clearance and received jail sentences. Legal actions continue, with authorities prosecuting individuals and working to dismantle organised crime groups responsible for these crossings.
