A total of 781 migrants arrived by small boat on Wednesday, making it the highest number recorded on a single day so far in 2026.
The figure marks a notable daily increase in arrivals during the year. However, the cumulative total for 2026 remains below the number recorded by the same point in 2025.
The available information does not provide further details about the individual crossings, the locations involved or any official response to Wednesday’s arrivals.
Wednesday’s figure is the latest reported daily total and represents the current highest point for small-boat arrivals in 2026. The overall yearly comparison continues to show fewer arrivals than at the equivalent stage last year.
