UK government moves asylum seekers to barge amid overcrowding, cost concerns

A small group of asylum seekers were moved to a barge in southern England to reduce hotel costs.
The barge, Bibby Stockholm, will eventually house up to 500 asylum seekers in dormitory-style rooms.
The government aims to cut daily costs for housing asylum seekers, which reached £6 million for hotels.
Some locals and rights groups opposed the barge plan over inhumane conditions and community impact.
The government is also considering using more barges and former military bases to address the backlog of asylum claims.