Asylum Seekers

The number of asylum claims in the UK dropped by 4 percent to 100,625 in 2025, though it remains more than double pre-pandemic levels. Small boat crossings across the Channel rose by 13 percent to 45,774, making up 41 percent of all claims, with Eritreans the most common nationality. Home Office figures also show declines in work and student visas alongside changes in migrant accommodation.