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UK pays France £660m to stop Channel crossings
Politics

UK pays France £660m to stop Channel crossings

The UK has signed a new three-year deal with France worth £660 million to curb small boat crossings in the Channel, including funding for a dedicated riot squad to disperse people attempting to board vessels. The agreement increases the number of enforcement, intelligence, and military officers by 40%, bringing the total to 1,100.

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UK to pay France another £660m to curb Channel crossings

UK to pay France another £660m to curb Channel crossings

The Guardian · Apr 22

'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick

'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick

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