French coastguard rescued 68 migrants near Calais; 183 others reached UK, despite dangers.

The French coastguard rescued 68 migrants near Calais after their boat's engine failed, and 183 others successfully crossed the English Channel to the UK. This brings the year's total to 890, a 20% drop from 2022's record of 45,774. The Home Office aims to stop these dangerous crossings, targeting people-smuggling gangs, while the Maritime Prefect warns of the risks in the busy, harsh waters, especially in winter.

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