Number of small boats crossing Channel down, officials say | BBC News

Border officials in the UK and France have said there has been a "really significant" drop in the number of migrants crossing the English Channel this year in small boats. Official figures are down by over a third compared with 2022. The UK has helped to fund a doubling of French police patrolling the border along with other measures like drones. But tens of thousands of migrants remain ready to attempt the dangerous journey. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews