British authorities continue to enforce removals of pre-deadline arrivals, relying on chartered flights despite operational difficulties that grounded nearly a third of scheduled journeys earlier this year. Evidence submitted by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals the taxpayer expense has reached tens of millions of pounds during the operation. Meanwhile, deportees returned to France face harsh living conditions and abuse from human smugglers, while fresh boat arrivals persist along the English coastline.
Key points
At least seven deported asylum seekers have already crossed the Channel back into the Uni…: At least seven deported asylum seekers have already crossed the Channel back into the United Kingdom since 1 October.
Despite small boat arrivals dropping by around 40% this year, broader irregular migration…: Despite small boat arrivals dropping by around 40% this year, broader irregular migration across Europe declined at a similar rate.
Individuals sent back to France under the scheme report enduring homelessness and severe…: Individuals sent back to France under the scheme report enduring homelessness and severe mistreatment by human smugglers.
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The “one in, one out” scheme was announced by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, and the former prime minister Keir Starmer in July 2025. It aimed to deter small boats crossing the Channel to the UK from northern France, with some asylum seekers arriving here forcibly returned to France while a similar number in northern France were brought legally to the UK.
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