For the first time in two weeks, migrants have successfully crossed the English Channel to the UK, with 74 landing in Ramsgate, Kent, as weather conditions improved.
On February 25, 2026, a group of migrants successfully reached the UK after crossing the English Channel, marking the first arrival in two weeks due to unfavorable weather conditions that had stalled previous attempts. This landing, which took place in Ramsgate, Kent, involved people disembarking from a Border Force boat while wearing life jackets and coats, a stark reminder of the perilous journey many undertake to reach safety.
