Second Migrant Deported Under UK-France ‘One In, One Out’ Deal Returns to Britain by Small Boat

A migrant who was recently deported to France under the UK’s “one in, one out” immigration deal has made his way back to Britain after crossing the English Channel in a small boat, the Home Office has confirmed.

The man — whose identity, age, and nationality remain undisclosed — was detected through biometric data as one of the 94 individuals removed from the UK in the past two months under the bilateral treaty with France. He was among nearly 400 people who arrived on British shores on Sunday.

Authorities said he was detained immediately upon arrival and would be returned to France “as quickly as possible.”

A Home Office spokesperson said: “Anyone looking to return to the UK after being removed under the UK-France agreement is wasting their time and money. This individual was detected by biometrics and detained immediately. His case will be expedited, and he will be returned to France as quickly as possible.”

Officials added that the government is determined to “scale up removals of illegal migrants and secure our borders,” warning that any deportee attempting to re-enter the UK would be swiftly sent back.

This incident marks the second known case of a migrant returning to Britain after deportation under the deal. The first involved an Iranian man who crossed back into the UK in October, less than a month after being sent to France.

Sunday’s arrivals follow a surge in Channel crossings, with nearly 1,800 migrants arriving between Thursday and Saturday, as people smugglers exploited calm weather conditions.

Under the “one in, one out” arrangement — introduced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron in July — the UK returns certain migrants intercepted in the Channel to France. In exchange, Britain accepts asylum seekers currently in France who have verified family links in the UK.

Speaking at the deal’s launch, Starmer said: “There is no silver bullet here, but with a united effort, new tactics and a new level of intent, we can finally turn the tables.”