‘Stockholm’ barge to hold 500 asylum seekers

Bibby Marine barge

A 222-room luxury barge has been leased to the UK government by Bibby Marine for 18 months to house asylum seekers.

The vessel can accommodate at least 500 people in ensuite rooms, the company says.

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