UK-France ‘one in one out’ deal to expire on Thursday, say sources
Summary
The UK-France “one in one out” deal to return small boat migrants between the two countries is expected to end on Thursday. The two governments have not agreed on extending or expanding the deal, which has sent back over 1,400 people but has faced challenges and was meant as a pilot program.Key Facts
- The “one in one out” deal helps return migrants who cross the English Channel by small boats between the UK and France.
- More than 1,400 people have been returned to France under this agreement.
- The deal was planned to expire in April but was extended to October 1 to reduce crossings during summer.
- France wants the deal to be part of a wider Europe-wide agreement rather than a bilateral one with the UK.
- The UK government finds it hard to increase returns due to limits like detention space and operational difficulties.
- The deal costs about £56,000 for each person returned to France.
- Between January and September, 19,135 people crossed from France to the UK by small boat, down 42% from the previous year.
- The deal was announced in July 2025 by UK opposition leader Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.
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