UK and France agree major deal to crack down on illegal Channel crossings

Thursday, 10 July 2025 22:33

The Prime Minister and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to take forward a groundbreaking partnership to address illegal Channel crossings and dismantle the people smuggling networks. A new pilot scheme will see small boat arrivals being returned to France then an equal number of migrants will be able to come to the UK from France through a new legal route – fully documented and subject to strict security checks. The pilot agreement is intended to prevent...Request free trial