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UK and France Unite Against Migrant Boat Crisis

7/11/2025

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Macron are tackling the surge of small boat crossings by migrants, driven by the allure of the UK’s informal economy and language familiarity. While asylum claims rise in the UK, it still ranks fifth in Europe for applications, contrasting with a decline across the EU.

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Story summary

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Macron are tackling the surge of small boat crossings by migrants, driven by the allure of the UK’s informal economy and language familiarity. While asylum claims rise in the UK, it still ranks fifth in Europe for applications, contrasting with a decline across the EU.