UK and France plan to counter migrant smuggling ‘mega-dinghies’

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss efforts to stop so-called mega-dinghies carrying hundreds of migrants across the English Channel. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday and focuses on countering the people-smuggling boats.

WHO: Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron

WHAT: Burnham and Macron plan talks on efforts to stop people-smuggling ‘mega-dinghies’ carrying hundreds of migrants across the English Channel.

WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET

WHERE: United Kingdom and France

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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