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
the round of 16 match finished scoreless in regular and extra time, sending it to a dramatic shoot out. and sweden prevailed 5 4 with three us players missing their penalty kicks, including star forward megan rapinoe. sweden sealed the deal on this penalty shot, which was nearly saved by us keeper alyssa naeher, but was ruled to have just crossed the line, giving sweden the victory. what a game! meanwhile, let s now cross live to brisbane tojen 0 neill. she is the editor of the shekicks magazine and website. hello again, jen. good to see you. let s talk about that game between the us and sweden to begin with. really, just a nail biter right to the end.