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UK-France Pact Slashes Channel Crossings | Leicester News
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- Sep 3, 2026
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- 101
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Summary
UK and France are making strides in curbing dangerous Channel crossings, hitting a seven-year low with just 102 small boat attempts this summer — down from years of higher numbers. France is deploying 45 extra officers to beaches to stop launches before they happen, while the UK is pouring in up to £662 million to fund the joint effort. Officials stress that while progress is real, smugglers keep adapting, demanding relentless vigilance. The Home Secretary confirms record stops — over 48,000 attempts thwarted — and mass removals of illegal migrants. This cross-border cooperation is seen as vital to tackling a complex, evolving crisis and protecting vulnerable people from exploitation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/55faac74eda36c4b