Key facts
- A second small boat carrying migrants reached the UK coast this week.
- The boat evaded Border Force interception.
- The Home Office has ordered a review into the incidents.
- These are the first unescorted landings in a year.
The Home Office has launched a review following the arrival of a second small boat carrying migrants that evaded Border Force interception within a two-day period. These incidents are notable as they represent the first unescorted landings of migrants in the UK in approximately a year. The specific details of the review and the number of individuals on board the boats were not immediately available. The events raise questions about the effectiveness of border security measures and the response protocols in place for intercepting small vessels attempting to reach the UK.