Those hoping for a new life in the UK told MailOnline that the fare for a place in an open dinghy had been reduced from 2,500 euros to 2,000 euros. We were in the water for around 15 minutes and people were crying out before a French boat rescued us. He said police have been 'working day and night' since the start of the crisis to stop boats - and have 'never had more' officers patrolling the coast. 'We are not seeing enough action by the French to stop boats leaving these beaches,' the source said. Yesterday, at least 27 migrants died off the coast of Calais in the deadliest ever incident in the Channel.

Source: The Nation November 25, 2021 22:10 UTC