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Court rules all potential victims must be assessed for support, after policy removed this right for people with criminal convictions

The arrival of the Bibby Stockholm barge at Portland Port, in Dorset, on July 18 2023, marks a new low in the UK government’s hostile immigration environment. The vessel is set to accommodate over 500 asylum seekers. This, the Home Office argues, will benefit British taxpayers and local residents.

Home secretary failed in her duty by failing to provide pregnant women and children enough money for healthy food

Home secretary’s withholding of payments for healthy food for children and pregnant women found to be unlawful

‘Overjoyed’ justice and son, who spent two years in hiding in Pakistan, reunited with family after landmark case

Residents of nearby village say water mains and sewers cannot cope with large numbers of arrivals at RAF Wethersfield

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Home Office tour of asylum seeker Bibby Stockholm barge emphasises no-frills features including TVs that don’t work

Officials were keen to stress efforts the department had made to allay the concerns of people in Portland as they led a tour of the vessel.

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