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UK in talks to swap small boat migrants for asylum seekers in France

  • The UK and France are discussing a trial to deport undocumented migrants from the UK to France in exchange for allowing others to join family in Britain, according to France's Interior Ministry.
  • The UK aims to reduce dangerous migrant crossings in the Channel, with over 36,800 individuals reported in 2024, which is up 25 percent from 2023.
  • France reported that 78 migrants died trying to reach England in 2024, a record high since 2018, highlighting the dangers of Channel crossings.
  • Transport Minister Lillian Greenwood confirmed ongoing discussions with the French government to combat human smuggling and tackle organized gangs exploiting migrants.
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France, UK mull migrant swaps in bid to stem Channel crossings

Paris and London are discussing a trial to deport undocumented migrants from the United Kingdom to France in exchange for allowing others to join family in Britain, France's interior ministry said Thursday.

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WDC TV News broke the news in on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
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