UK-France Migrant Return Deal Begins | JQJO

Britain will begin returning migrants arriving via small boats to France within days, following the ratification of a new agreement. The deal, a "one in, one out" pilot scheme, involves exchanging returned undocumented migrants for an equal number of legitimate asylum seekers with UK family ties. Over 25,000 people have arrived by boat in 2025. While the government aims to deter illegal immigration, critics argue the scale of returns (around 50 per week) is insufficient. The plan also includes targeting smugglers and clamping down on related advertising and employment.