The Latest Breaking News from Stockholm

First asylum seekers to be housed on floating accommodation in Portland, Dorset, have arrived

THE first asylum seekers have boarded the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset, it is understood, with hundreds more arrivals anticipated this week.

Up to 50 people could be moved to the Bibby Stockholm barge, docked in Portland Port, Dorset, as early as today. Ministers say this is a more cost-effective way of housing migrants, while refugee campaigners have condemned the policy as “cruel and inhumane”.

With bunk beds, metal fencing and cabins for six people, Lizzie Dearden reports from the controversial Bibby Stockholm

No 10 backtracks on ministers claim 500 asylum seekers could be on barge by end of week

Home Office minister Sarah Dines said people arriving in the UK via unauthorised means ‘can’t expect to stay in a four-star hotel’.

With bunk beds, metal fencing and cabins for six people, Lizzie Dearden reports from the controversial Bibby Stockholm

Government pushes on with plans to use Bibby Stockholm in Portland Port despite safety fears and local opposition

Government hopes to get 500 male migrants on the barge in Dorset by end of this week, minister reveals

Ministers are pushing on with plans to use the vessel in Portland Port, Dorset, despite safety fears and local opposition.

Internal document warns ‘large numbers’ could be affected if disease breaks out on barge planned to house asylum seekers