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Britain and France Agree on New Channel Crossing Plan

Joint 'taxi boat' scheme to curb migrant arrivals

07 July 2025 · 23:25 UTC

Britain and France have unveiled a new plan aimed at reducing migrant crossings of the English Channel by introducing state-supervised 'taxi boats' to intercept and safely return migrants attempting the journey.

Officials hope the approach will disrupt people-smuggling networks and address a surge in dangerous crossings that has strained bilateral ties.