Attempt to cut costs and deter migrants attempting to come to the uk illegally by boat. Also on the programme, the standoff in niger continues. The countrys coup leaders have closed nigers airspace until further notice, citing the threat of Military Invervention from neighbouring powers. Arizonas blistering heat wave continues as us President Biden heads to the state to promote his clean energy plans. And the american millionaire allegedly working with the Chinese Government to influence politics in the west. Ill speak to the New York Times reporter behind the investigation. First lets focus on the barge for Asylum Seekers here in the uk. The government hopes that around 500 men can be housed on board the vessel called the bibby stockholm. But so far, just 15 are on board. Ministers say the barge will be better value for taxpayers than hotel rooms, which are costing more than six Million Pounds a day. There have been concerns about conditions on board, but the government insists the ba
attempt to cut costs and deter migrants attempting to come to the uk illegally by boat. also on the programme, the standoff in niger continues. the country s coup leaders have closed niger s airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military invervention from neighbouring powers. arizona s blistering heat wave continues as us president biden heads to the state to promote his clean energy plans. and the american millionaire allegedly working with the chinese government to influence politics in the west. i ll speak to the new york times reporter behind the investigation. first let s focus on the barge for asylum seekers here in the uk. the government hopes that around 500 men can be housed on board the vessel called the bibby stockholm. but so far, just 15 are on board. ministers say the barge will be better value for taxpayers than hotel rooms, which are costing more than six million pounds a day. there have been concerns about conditions on board, but the government insis