Asylum seekers have arrived on the Bibby Stockholm Barge in Portland, Dorset, as part of the UK government's efforts to reduce reliance on expensive hotels. The barge can accommodate up to 500 men awaiting asylum decisions and offers amenities such as bunk beds, en suite facilities, sports facilities, and a 24-hour food service. Two groups of protesters, one against the barge and another offering welcome packs to the arrivals, have gathered outside. The barge, along with two other sites, aims to accommodate around 3,000 asylum seekers by autumn. Local opposition and concerns about impact on local services have been raised.

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