Channel Crossings Resume After Eleven-Day Lull | Belfast News

Channel crossings surge back as migrants arrive in the UK for a second straight day following Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister, with calm seas and sunny skies aiding the journey. Coastguard and Border Force teams were busy responding to multiple boats, including a notable 172 arrivals on Wednesday — ending an 11-day lull. This marks the first crossings since Burnham took office, amid broader context: over 77,000 arrivals since Keir Starmer became PM, with 12,641 this year — a 46% drop from last year and 20% less than 2024. A human toll emerges too: an Afghan man sentenced to two years for endangering lives during a May crossing, under new January border laws. Official Thursday figures are due Friday, offering clearer insight into current trends. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4a3d16210e04fc8