(BBC) More than 800 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK on Saturday — setting a new record for crossings in a single day.
The Home Office said nearly 200 people making the trip were also stopped by the French authorities.
Nearly 12,500 people have made the journey so far this year.
Officials say there are safe and legal routes for migrants and they were working with international partners to tackle the “dangerous crossings.”
The Home Office said the UK authorities rescued or intercepted 828 people in 30 small boats on Saturday, while the French prevented 193 people in 10 boats from reaching Britain.
