WorldFrance and UK to boost border staffing amid warnings of travel chaos

France and the UK have agreed to put more staff at border controls as new fingerprinting and facial-recognition checks raise fears of severe disruption. Channel crossings are expected to become sharply more difficult next weekend, when the summer holiday season begins. Members of parliament warn of “utter chaos and miles of tailbacks” unless the EU entry/exit system is repaired or the checks are suspended. The measures are intended to help prevent the predicted congestion.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-07-12 12:58Original