politics United Kingdom
UK-France migration returns scheme scrapped
1,087people▼ from 1,500
More than 1,400 people who arrived in the UK by small boat have been sent back to France under the scheme.
The UK-France “one in one out” migration scheme has ended and is no longer processing new cases, although flights for people already detained will continue. Around 1,500 people moved in both directions under the scheme; 1,739 arrived in 23 boats from 2 to 7 October.
4 sourcesThe Guardian, FRANCE 24, BBC NewsUpdated
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AllegedThe UK-France “one in one out” scheme is expected to formally end on 1 October 2026.
1 of 2 sources“the “one in, one out” deal is “no longer processing new cases"”
- FalseFRANCE 24
- TrueThe Guardian
- 1,500 →1,087people
More than 1,400 people who arrived in the UK by small boat have been sent back to France under the scheme.
1 of 3 sources“1,087 were deported”
- 1,087peopleFRANCE 24
- 1,500peopleBBC News
- 1,400peopleThe Guardian