We start here in the uk where the government is once again under scrutiny over its decision to house Asylum Seekers on a barge off the south coast of england. The first men to be housed on the vessel called the bibby stockholm began arriving on board today. Ministers hope that up to 500 will follow, to await decisions on their asylum applications. The government says itll help reduce the costs of housing migrants in hotels and today new figures showed that a Record Number of Asylum Seekers more than 50,000 were in so called Contingency Accommodation. But campaigners have raised concerns about the conditions on the barge and its believed that some Asylum Seekers have had their transfers cancelled after legal interventions. Protestors gathered close to the barge in dorset. This was what they had to say a little earlier im against the barge, i think its extremely dangerous, as has been proved by the fire brigade. I dont think they should be on the barge. They. Its like a prison. And i thi
Attempt to cut costs and deter migrants attempting to come to the uk illegally by boat. Also on the programme, the standoff in niger continues. The countrys coup leaders have closed nigers airspace until further notice, citing the threat of Military Invervention from neighbouring powers. Arizonas blistering heat wave continues as us President Biden heads to the state to promote his clean energy plans. And the american millionaire allegedly working with the Chinese Government to influence politics in the west. Ill speak to the New York Times reporter behind the investigation. First lets focus on the barge for Asylum Seekers here in the uk. The government hopes that around 500 men can be housed on board the vessel called the bibby stockholm. But so far, just 15 are on board. Ministers say the barge will be better value for taxpayers than hotel rooms, which are costing more than six Million Pounds a day. There have been concerns about conditions on board, but the government insists the ba
Lets turn straightaway to Breaking News of the last few minutes. Three hill walkers have been found dead after failing to return from a walk in glen coe thats in the scottish highlands. Police scotland said the bodies were discovered during a search, which had been launched after the group failed to return. The alarm was raised shortly after 9pm on saturday and Mountain Rescue teams assisted with the recovery operation. A Force Spokeswoman said, there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. So that news just coming in, that three people have been found dead after failing to return from a walk in glencoe in the scottish highlands. When we get more on that, we will return to it. Now lets move on to the row in the uk about the government use of a barge to house Asylum Seekers. Migrants have started boarding the vessel called the Bibby Stockholm In Dorset on the south coast of england. The government hopes to house up to 500 me
Chloe kelly scoring the winning goal for england. But it wasnt all plain sailing for the Lionesses Laurenjames was sent off for violent conduct and nigeria had more shots on target. England are now the favourites to win the tournament with the usa and germany already out. Our reporter emily brown is with england fans in derbyshire and Celestine Karoney is in lagos for us now. Describe the moment when the winning a penalty went in. It was absolutely electric, we are here in derbyshire and this was the england captains former club. There has been so much support for millie through the world cup and that moment was so exciting here. We have come outside to the pitch, this was despite millie bright was scouted to play font Sheffield United when she was 12, a special spot for the team. The club here have been so supportive and so pleased to see millie and the lionesses do so well and they are through to the quarterfinals is a lot of optimism amongst Young Players and lots of people saying t
Hello, i m matthew amroliwala, welcome to verified live, three hours of breaking stories and checking out the truth behind them. We start with the ongoing political row here in the uk about Asylum Seekers accommodation. The first people to be housed on a barge docked off the south coast of england have arrived with more expected later in the day. The barge called the Bibby Stockholm Will Be used to house up to 500 men while they wait for an outcome of their asylum applications. Campaigners have expressed concern about the conditions on board, but the government insists the vessel is safe and that it will help reduce the cost of placing migrants in hotels. Meanwhile, the charity care for calais which represents some of the refugees have said several Asylum Sekers have had their transfers cancelled today. Protestors have gathered close to the barge in dorset. This was the view a little earlier. I am against the barge, i think it is extremely dangerous. As has been proved by the fire brig