News · 28 May 2026
French court case could delay UK-backed migrant centre
Legal opposition might postpone the construction of a new migrant reception facility in France, potentially jeopardizing a £660 million agreement designed to curb Channel crossings. A French environmental group launched a lawsuit, arguing the building permit for the UK-backed facility near Dunkirk should be cancelled. The Home Office indicated that £160 million in financial support would be recalled should the arrangement not demonstrate effectiveness.
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