Europe migrant crisis10 Feb 2026Track UK's latest migration numbers - including asylum, visas and small boatsUse our interactive tracker to explore the latest migration statistics for the UK10 Feb 20265 Feb 2026At least 30 deaths in small boat crossing avoidable, inquiry finds Inquiry chair Sir Ross Cranston said "systemic failures" by authorities had led to the deadliest Channel small-boat incident on record.5 Feb 20264 Feb 2026Collision with Greek coastguard boat leaves 15 migrants deadThe coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.4 Feb 202627 Jan 2026Spain plans to give half a million undocumented migrants legal statusThe process will be available to foreign nationals without a criminal record who can prove they lived in Spain for five months prior to 31 December 2025.27 Jan 202615 Jan 2026Aid workers cleared of human trafficking charges in GreeceThe former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers. 15 Jan 20267 Jan 2026First person charged under new crossing lawAman Naseri, 18, denies endangering 46 people during a boat crossing to the UK on 5 January.7 Jan 202613 Dec 2025Migrant Channel crossings resume after four-week gapThe 28-day stretch with no arrivals was the longest period without any small boat crossings in seven years.13 Dec 20259 Dec 2025The dog trained to sniff out smuggled small boatsCustoms staff are detecting small boats smuggled into Europe and heading for the beaches of France.9 Dec 202516 Nov 2025At least four dead after migrant boats sink in MediterraneanThe Libyan Red Crescent says two boats carrying nearly 100 migrants attempting to reach Europe capsized.16 Nov 2025...
