On a barge off the south coast of england have now begun arriving on board. The governments use of the barge called the Bibby Stockholm Has been controversial. Officials say it will be used to house up to 500 men while they await the outcome of their asylum applications. Campaigners have expressed concern about the conditions on board, but the government insists the vessel is safe and that it will help reduce the cost of placing migrants in hotels. Protestors have gathered close to the barge in dorset. Heres what some of them had to say a little earlier. Iam against i am against the barge, i think it is extremely dangerous. As has been proved by the fire brigade. I do not think they should be on the barge, it is like a prison. I think a lot of them will have come from prisons, it is appalling. Portland has not got the infrastructure, i can see that Point Of View but we have to welcome them, they are here now. Our correspondent ellie price is in dorset for us now. The first of the Asylu
To be housed on board a barge in dorset are expected to arrive later today. The use of the bibby stockholm to house up to 500 people had been delayed by safety concerns. Ministers insist the vessel will help reduce the cost of placing migrants in hotels. Jonathan blake reports. Floating accommodation for migrants seeking asylum in the uk. The Bibby Stockholm Barge has been moored at portland in dorset for nearly three weeks, but stands empty. Safety concerns have delayed getting people on board but its now expected the first 50 or so men to be housed on the barge will move in very soon. We expect it to be in the coming days, so you wont have long to wait. And this is an important step forwards. Up to 500 people could be accommodated here. The barge has medical facilities and a recreation area. Its one way the government hopes to cut the cost of hotels for those attempting to claim asylum, the bill currently running at about £6 million per day. But its prompted protests from local resi
Liverpool which has been turned into a massive Entertainment Venue as it prepares to open its doors later this week. A huge day for england at the womens world cup. They play nigeria in the last 16. Lam i am live in brisbane where we was be speaking to england fans ahead of that match. It is the first Knockout Game that match. It is the first Knockout Game at that match. It is the first Knockout Game at the world cup. A disappointing end for england at the Netball World Cup. They say theyre gutted but still grateful, as theyre forced to settle for silver after losing to australia in the final. Good morning. A day of sunshine and scattered good morning. A day of sunshine and scattered showers. Many of us missing scattered showers. Many of us missing their showers altogether. Leter missing their showers altogether. Later the missing their showers altogether. Later the cloud will build in the south west and we will the light and patchy south west and we will the light and patchy rein sout
The bbc has been told that the first 50 people will be moved to a barge docked off the south coast of england later today. The barge is called the Bibby Stockholm and it will be used to house up to 500 men while they await the outcome of their asylum applications. Campaigners have expressed concern about the conditions on board, but the government insists the vessel is safe and that it will help reduce the cost of placing migrants in hotels. Dan johnson reports. Government sources have suggested the first Asylum Seekers will be moved due to portland today to go on board the Bibby Stockholm, the Accommodation Barge that has been more cheer for the last few weeks will so far been emptied, there have been delays because of concerns about fire safety, other health and safety issues that occurred and had to be dealt with, but now sources are suggesting that everything is ready. And we know some Asylum Seekers have received letters telling them that they will be on the move today. So far no
Chloe kelly scoring the winning goal for england. But it wasnt all plain sailing for the Lionesses Laurenjames was sent off for violent conduct and nigeria had more shots on target. England are now the favourites to win the tournament with the usa and germany already out. Our reporter emily brown is with england fans in derbyshire and Celestine Karoney is in lagos for us now. Describe the moment when the winning a penalty went in. It was absolutely electric, we are here in derbyshire and this was the england captains former club. There has been so much support for millie through the world cup and that moment was so exciting here. We have come outside to the pitch, this was despite millie bright was scouted to play font Sheffield United when she was 12, a special spot for the team. The club here have been so supportive and so pleased to see millie and the lionesses do so well and they are through to the quarterfinals is a lot of optimism amongst Young Players and lots of people saying t