The UK and France have announced new measures to prevent "undocumented migrants" entering the Channel Tunnel by tackling the criminals who smuggle them to Calais and across the Channel.
The plans include the creation of a joint police operation aimed at tackling the people-smugglers who profit from the desperation of those trying to reach British shores.
Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond has today chaired an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss the migrant crisis.
Speaking to journalists afterwards, he said France and Britain are determined to work together to lead the campaign in Europe for a more robust approach to returning migrants to their countries of origin.
A joint police operation has been launched to target people-smugglers who profit from the desperate migrants trying to reach the UK.
Calais' Mayor has accused Cameron of treating the region with "contempt" - and called on authorities to open the border unless help is given
More fencing and extra sniffer dogs have been sent from the UK to Calais in a bid to curb migrant incursions into Britain.