UK and France agree new £660m deal to curb Channel migrant crossings
The United Kingdom and France have agreed on a new three-year deal aimed at reducing irregular migrant crossings of the English Channel.The agreement includes a significant increase in French coastal policing and substantial UK funding to support enforcement efforts.France will boost coastal policing by over 50%, increasing the number of officers to 1,400 by 2029.The UK will provide up to £660 million (approximately 766 million euros) in funding, with nearly a quarter of this amount conditional on the effectiveness of the French measures.The deal includes funding for a 50-strong riot squad trained in crowd-control tactics, equipped with batons, shields, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 22 Apr 2026 23:31 LONDON
