503 Illegal Immigrants Arrive in One Day; UK

“ British authorities announced the arrival of 503 irregular migrants on the southern shores of the country in a single day after crossing the English Channel, as the government considers a major restructureآ of immigration rules in the United Kingdom.

The Home Office revealed that the migrants arrived in seven small boats, with more boats crossing from France to Dover on Sunday.

This brings the total number of irregular migrants arriving in the past three days to 1,772, and to 38,726 since the beginning of 2025.

Recent statistics indicate that 32,119 migrants had crossed by the same date in 2024, and 26,699 in 2023.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is scheduled to announce a comprehensive reform of the UK's immigration and asylum system later this month.

The British government is seeking to reduce the incentives for people seekingآ to enter the UK, while making it easier to deport those found to have no right to stay.

In September, the Home Office suspended new applications under the Refugee Family Reunion scheme, pending the draftingآ of new rules.