People Coming to the UK by Small Boats

May 9, 2026, 22:11
AfricaInternational

Introduction

More than 200,000 people came to the UK in small boats between 2018 and 2026.

Main Body

In 2018, only 299 people arrived. In 2022, this number grew to 45,774. Now, boats are bigger. They carry more people because bad people sell the boats for money. Many people come from Africa, like Eritrea and Somalia. Most of these people are men under 40 years old. They want a safe place to live. Some people get permission to stay, but others do not. Different governments tried different plans. One government wanted to send people to Rwanda. The new government stopped this. Now, the UK pays France money to watch the beaches. Belgium wants to put a wall in the sea to stop the boats.

Conclusion

Fewer people arrived in early 2026. However, this is still a big problem for the governments.

Learning

🌍 Talking About Where People Are From

In the text, we see a simple way to talk about origin:

  • Many people come from Africa...

The Pattern: Person β†’\rightarrow come from β†’\rightarrow Place

Examples for you:

  • I come from Spain.
  • They come from Brazil.
  • She comes from Japan. (Add 's' for one person!)

⏳ Then vs. Now

Look at how the story changes over time. We use two different 'time' words to show a change:

  1. In [Year] β†’\rightarrow In 2018, only 299 people arrived.
  2. Now β†’\rightarrow Now, boats are bigger.

How to use it:

  • In 2010, I lived in London. β†’\rightarrow Now, I live in Paris.
  • In 2020, I was a student. β†’\rightarrow Now, I am a teacher.

🚩 The Word "Some" vs "Most"

These words help us describe a group without using exact numbers:

  • Most (A big part/majority): Most of these people are men.
  • Some (A small part/a few): Some people get permission.

Quick Guide: extMost>extSome ext{Most} > ext{Some}

Vocabulary Learning

people
a group of humans
Example:There are many people in the park.
boats
a small vessel that travels on water
Example:The boats sailed across the lake.
came
arrived or went somewhere
Example:She came to the party last night.
small
not large in size
Example:I like small cats.
between
in the space or time that separates two points
Example:The store is between the bank and the post office.
arrived
reached a place
Example:The train arrived at the station.
bigger
larger in size or amount
Example:My new house is bigger than the old one.
carry
to hold and move something
Example:Please carry this bag for me.
sell
to give something in exchange for money
Example:He will sell his old bike.
money
a medium of exchange used for buying goods
Example:I need money to buy a book.
many
a large number of
Example:Many students study at the library.
come
to move towards or arrive at a place
Example:Come here and sit down.
from
indicating the source or origin
Example:She is from Canada.
like
similar to or resembling
Example:It tastes like chocolate.
most
the greatest number or amount
Example:Most people enjoy sunny days.
men
adult male humans
Example:The men are working in the yard.
under
below or beneath
Example:The cat is under the table.
safe
protected from danger
Example:The playground is safe for children.
place
a particular area or location
Example:Find a quiet place to read.
live
to reside or exist in a place
Example:I live in a small town.
permission
the act of allowing or giving consent
Example:I need permission to use the computer.