UK and France will exchange migrants and asylum seekers

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The UK and France announced a "groundbreaking" agreement to exchange small boat migrants for genuine asylum seekers. This deal marks a significant shift in migration policy between the two nations. The agreement, described as a UK-France reset, was unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron. Britain also pledged to intensify efforts to combat illegal working as part of the deal. Beyond migration, the countries plan to enhance collaboration on AI, defense, and, for the first time, their nuclear deterrents. This signifies a broader strengthening of ties.


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