British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron will announce tougher migration controls on Thursday, capping a state visit when they agreed to deeper defence and nuclear cooperation in a more volatile world.

More than 350 migrants crossed the English Channel on Friday, the latest Home Office figures reveal. The crossings came a day after Sir Keir Starmer signed a deal with French president Emmanuel Macron aimed at deterring migrants from making the perilous journey.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sealed a “one in, one out” migrant returns deal with French President Emmanuel Macron as they attempt to slash the number of people crossing the English Channel on dangerous small boats.