The military will be put in charge of tackling the number of boats crossing the Channel in a move signed off by the Prime Minister, it has been reported.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is to take over command of the operation from the Border Force within weeks, according to The Times and Daily Mail.
The department confirmed the Government is exploring “every avenue” to prevent more crossings, while the Home Office said it was introducing “necessary long-term changes”.
