Britain removed a man who arrived by small boat, the Home Office announced, the first deportation under the so-called "one in, one out" deal with France.

One migrant who arrived in Britain last month had been due to be sent back aboard a scheduled flight to Paris on Monday afternoon. But the removal under the 'one in, one out' deal…

The agreement was signed in July to combat illegal Channel crossings. Authorities have identified individuals to be returned, and the first flight to France has been scheduled.

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