UK-France Migrant Deal Abandoned After Pilot Scheme Ends

UK and France end 'one in, one out' migrant deal. PolicyWire investigates the impact of scrapped pilot scheme on cross-Channel migration.

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October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — The UK and France have abandoned a joint initiative aimed at reducing the number of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel by boat. The program, known as ‘one in, one out,’ was designed to limit unauthorized arrivals through a bilateral agreement.

The scheme, which had been in place for several months, involved a coordinated approach where migrants entering the UK would be returned to France, and vice versa. However, officials from both nations have confirmed that the pilot project has now been terminated without a clear replacement plan in sight.

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Details about the reasons for the decision remain unclear, but the move comes amid ongoing challenges related to irregular migration across the Channel. Both governments continue to face pressure from advocacy groups and political leaders to address the issue more effectively.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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