Asylum Seekers Relocated from Bibby Stockholm Barge

Hundreds of men moved to temporary accommodation across the UK as the government addresses asylum backlog.

Asylum seekers were relocated from the Bibby Stockholm barge, previously moored off Dorset, due to the contract ending in January 2025.
The Home Office plans to save £7 billion over the next decade by improving asylum processing and reducing reliance on hotels.
Residents were initially evacuated from the barge after Legionella bacteria was discovered in the water supply.
Charities criticized the barge's conditions as 'cruel and inhumane,' advocating for community-based housing instead.
Relocated individuals will stay in temporary accommodations in cities like Cardiff, Wolverhampton, and Bristol while awaiting decisions on their asylum claims.