@MBIf you really believe that, you are either naive or deluded. AI overviewIn 2025, illegal immigration to the UK via small boats reached high levels, with 41,472 migrants crossing the Channel, a 13% increase over 2024. The number of irregular arrivals, including those by small boats, was high, with 49,341 detected in the year ending June 2025. These figures indicate that 2025 saw some of the highest numbers of irregular crossings since 2022. Small Boat Crossings (UK): A total of 41,472 migrants crossed the Channel in 2025, marking the highest number since 2022, which saw nearly 46,000.Irregular Arrivals (UK): In the year ending June 2025, 49,341 irregular arrivals were detected, an increase of 27% from the previous year.Rising Trends (UK): The number of migrants crossing the Channel in early 2025 was higher than the same period in 2024, which was a record high at the time.Enforcement (UK): A crackdown led to a 77% increase in raids on businesses, with a 83% rise in arrests, indicating heightened enforcement efforts.International Context: In contrast to the UK, irregular crossings at the EU's external borders dropped by 20% in the first half of 2025.Note: The figures for 2025 represent data up to the end of the year, as reported in early 2026.
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