Britain braced for 'bumper' summer of Channel small boat crossings after French President Emmanuel Macron says 'Non!' to Shabana Mahmood's plan to intercept and return Channel migrants to France

Britain anticipates a significant increase in Channel small boat crossings following France's rejection of Shabana Mahmood's plan to intercept and repatriate migrants. French President Emmanuel Macron's 'Non!' response has intensified concerns about migrant flows through the English Channel.