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UK-France Talks Stall Over £650 Million Migrant Deal

3/31/2026

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  • Negotiations between the United Kingdom and France over a £650 million package to prevent Channel crossings have stalled.
  • British officials would condition funding on France achieving interception rates, currently 33%.
  • French officials warn that tying funding to interception could endanger migrants.
  • The United Kingdom has rejected funding a detention center in Dunkirk, which has faced delays, while the Home Office says talks are ongoing.