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The Bibby Stockholm barge has welcomed some of the first group of asylum seekers on board, with more arrivals expected today. After weeks of delays, around 50 individuals were expected to move onto the vessel, which is docked in Portland Port">Portland Port, Dorset.
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The Home Office has taken this step as part of its efforts to reduce reliance on expensive hotels for accommodating asylum seekers, a practice that the government claims costs £6 million daily. The Bibby Stockholm, boasting 222 bedrooms, is set to accommodate up to 500 single males, with Home Office minister Sarah Dines suggesting that the barge may reach its full capacity by the end of the week.
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