France stops 4,300 migrants crossing Channel after UK deal
By The BriefBrief
French police stopped more than 4,300 migrants from reaching the UK on small boats in the first three months of a new France-UK deal, the UK Home Office said. The move is presented as progress in cracking down on irregular Channel crossings.
WHO:UK Home Office
WHAT:French police stopped more than 4,300 migrants from reaching the UK by small boat during the first three months of a new deal with the UK.
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:To demonstrate headway in cracking down on irregular crossings after the new deal between the two countries.
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