Migrants in France are determined to cross the English Channel to the UK despite new deterrents from both governments. Negotiations are ongoing to return illegal migrants, while French authorities consider interventions against taxi boats. Many migrants in Dunkirk express their desperation to leave the area due to poor living conditions. The UK and France plan to announce new initiatives to address the situation, with a record number of crossings reported in 2025. Concerns about the effectiveness of current strategies and the rise of smuggling gangs are highlighted.