Migrants are being smuggled to the UK in small boats from the Netherlands to avoid patrols. Over 1,600 migrants were saved in Dutch waters. A Dutch MP stated that smugglers are changing their methods. Meanwhile, a firm making inflatable boats was shut down due to destruction. Researchers have created a 10.56 kW solar-powered yacht. In Coniston Record Week 2026, Peter Little set a new speed record of 100.18mph.