The United Kingdom is poised to sign a new three-year agreement with France, valued at over £600 million, aimed at preventing migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats. Under the deal, French riot police will be deployed on beaches, and the UK Home Office has warned that part of the funding could be withheld if Paris fails to reduce crossings after the first year.
BBC journalist James Waterhouse visited a migrant encampment on France's northern coast to speak with individuals who are still contemplating the dangerous journey across the Channel. The camp, home to dozens of hopeful migrants, underscores the ongoing humanitarian and political challenges as both nations attempt to curb illegal migration.