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<p>The UK’s cooperation with France to prevent small boat crossings of the English
Channel led to a reduction in crossing numbers of 36% last year when compared to 2022.
It is vital that we continue to work with French partners to put an end to the evil
criminal gangs who are profiting from encouraging migrants to make increasingly dangerous
crossing attempts in unseaworthy vessels. UK and French officials work together to
continuously monitor the impact of the three-year deal agreed by the Prime Minister
and President Macron in March 2023.</p><p>Ensuring the safety of lives at sea is paramount
to our operations, in line with international obligations.</p>
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