The UK government has again deported a Channel migrant to France after he returned to Britain by small boat, having been previously removed under a new migration deal. This incident highlights challenges for the scheme aimed at deterring illegal crossings.

• Approximately 37,000 migrants have arrived in Britain via small boats this year, with 2025 projected as the second-highest year for crossings.
• Interior minister Shabana Mahmood stated the migrant was detected by biometrics, instantly detained, and his case was expedited for re-removal.
• The UK-France agreement, effective September, allows for deportation of migrants deemed not to have a right to stay, while Britain accepts an equal number of asylum seekers from France.