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flag UK saw lowest Channel crossings in five years in Jan 2026, aided by new laws, weather, and crackdown on smuggling.

flag In January 2026, the UK recorded its lowest number of English Channel crossings in five years, with 933 migrants arriving—down 15% from 2025 and 30% from 2024. flag No crossings were reported on January 31, marking a 12-day streak without attempts, likely due to bad weather including Storm Chandra. flag The decline follows new enforcement under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act, which criminalizes promoting illegal routes on social media with up to five years in prison. flag The National Crime Agency is monitoring online platforms to target “service agents” who connect migrants with smugglers. flag The government also announced a deal with China to restrict exports of boat motors, used in 60% of last year’s crossings, as part of broader efforts to disrupt smuggling networks.

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