UK and France Work Together to Stop Small Boats
Introduction
The UK and France have a new three-year plan. They want to stop people from crossing the sea in small boats. The UK will give money to France. France will use this money to watch the coast more closely until 2029.
Main Body
The UK will pay about 766 million euros. France must show that the plan works to get all the money. If the plan does not work, the UK will not pay some of the money. France will hire more police. There will be 1,400 officers. They will use drones and helicopters. They want to stop 'taxi boats'. These boats pick up people from the beach. In 2025, 41,472 people arrived in small boats. 29 people died in the sea. France says the plan is working. Fewer people arrived in early 2026. France also caught 480 smugglers in 2025. Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to fix this problem quickly for his voters.
Conclusion
The two countries now focus on results. They will use the money before the summer. Both countries must work together and check the numbers every year.