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UK-France deal intercepts 61% of small boats, crossings down 40%

8/21/2026

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The UK-France Border Security deal has led to 61% of small boats being intercepted, a five-percent rise over last year.
The deal provides £501 million over three years for operations in northern France and £161 million for new deterrence approaches.
Channel crossings have fallen about 40% compared with the previous year, according to French police.
In the last week, 425 migrants crossed on five boats during three days of good weather.

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The UK-France Border Security deal has led to 61% of small boats being intercepted, a five-percent rise over last year.
The deal provides £501 million over three years for operations in northern France and £161 million for new deterrence approaches.
Channel crossings have fallen about 40% compared with the previous year, according to French police.
In the last week, 425 migrants crossed on five boats during three days of good weather.