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- UK Border Force intercepted a migrant boat that left Normandy after over 30 hours at sea.
- Seine-Maritime authorities recorded 58 Channel-crossing attempts this year, up from 30 last year.
- Home Office data show 19,135 crossed the Channel in 2026, versus 32,188 in 2025.
- France and the United Kingdom signed a deal to boost boots on the ground by 40% and add 45 officers.
