00:00The UK will pay France £16.2 million to continue beach patrols for two months,
00:06as negotiations continue over a new agreement to tackle small boat crossings in the English Channel.
00:12A previous three-year deal worth £476 million was due to expire but has been temporarily extended.
00:21The government says operations have prevented 42,000 crossings.
00:26Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she is pushing for tougher terms.
00:32Conservative Chris Philip criticises the cost.
00:35French officials have concerns stricter enforcement could increase risks to migrants.
00:40Crossings have risen in recent years, adding pressure for a revised deal.
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