PORTLAND — Live News
Stay connected via Google News
Follow us for the latest travel updates and guides.
Asylum seekers could finally be moved to the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland, Dorset, next week, according to sources. The vessel, which is meant to accommodate up to 500 people currently staying in hotels, was originally expected to start accepting arrivals last week but faced a series of delays.
[block_2]
Initially, the first arrivals were scheduled for Tuesday this week, but this plan was also hindered due to last-minute meetings related to fire safety concerns. A government source explained that the local council in Portland preferred not to commence new services on a Thursday or Friday, leading to the decision to delay the arrival of asylum seekers to the following week.
Stay connected via Google News
Follow us for the latest travel updates and guides.
