Just 15 asylum seekers move on to Bibby Stockholm barge after some had transfers cancelled_ ITV News

The first group of asylum seekers have been moved onto the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland.

While only a few people are believed to have boarded so far, the barge

could reach its capacity of 500 men by the end of the week.

So far 15 people have been moved onto the vessel so far as part of the government's bid to cut the cost of hotel bills by finding other accommodation, which also includes former military bases.

It comes after repeated delays in getting people moved onto the vessel, which sparked protests when it arrived in Portland on 18 July.

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