Single Men
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| Originally published | 2005 |
| Authors | Dave Hill |
| Genres | Romance Novel |
| Domestic Fiction | |
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| ID | 2165612 |
About Single Men
Single Men. Who needs them? Dave Hill follows the lives of four vastly different personalities in Single Men, a witty and insightful novel perfect for fans of David Nicholls' Us or Graeme Simsion's . . .
China's matchmaking mums have a powerful ally: The Party
... In rural areas, where more and more Single Men are struggling to find a bride, authorities have ordered women to stop asking for high bride prices...
Child sexual abuse probe 'obstructed' by asylum hotel staff
... Families of asylum seekers are frequently housed in the same buildings as Single Men who are also waiting for their applications to be processed...
Bibby Stockholm: Onboard the giant barge set to house asylum seekers
... The barge is moored off Portland Port in Dorset and in the coming weeks will become home to 500 Single Men claiming UK asylum...
Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seeker barge docks in Portland as migration bill progresses
... Bibby Stockholm berthed in Portland Port on Tuesday and will stay at the site for 18 months, becoming home to 500 Single Men claiming asylum...
Migrant barge: Portland is a dumping ground, residents say
... The Bibby Stockholm was moved out of dry dock in Falmouth, Cornwall, last week after a refit to accommodate up to 500 Single Men for at least the next 18 months...
Spain's bull run tackles sexual assaults head on
... " At night you see more Single Men out, young men, and sometimes respect goes out of the window, and alcohol plays a part, so at four in the morning you feel less safe, " said Maite Monreal, a 31-year-old from Pamplona who has attended the 10-day festival throughout her life...
Barge for 500 migrants towed to Falmouth for refit
... Charities and politicians have criticised the plan but Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said it would The barge will eventually be based at Portland Port, off the coastal town of Weymouth, and used to house Single Men while they wait for their asylum claims to be processed...
Two children sexually assaulted at London migrant hotel
... " Single MenWaltham Forest council leader Grace Williams has also written to the Home Office saying she has " major concerns" about the " lack of safeguarding" at the hotel...
Bibby Stockholm: Onboard the giant barge set to house asylum seekers
By Dan Johnson in Dorset & Michael Sheils McNameeBBC News
For The First Time , reporters have been allowed onboard The Bibby Stockholm Barge - The Giant , floating accommodation complex that Will House asylum seekers.
The Barge is moored off Portland Port in Dorset and in The Coming weeks will become home to 500 Single Men claiming UK asylum.
Walking around onboard, it has The feel of an old overnight ferry or an outdated Motel - a bit of a faded 1980s/90s vibe.
Long, confusing corridors lead to relatively spacious Cabins which include a desk, wardrobe, safe locker, TV and large windows.
Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and There are additional facilities on each of The three floors.
There were originally 222 Cabins - But The main contribution to increasing its capacity from 222 to 506 has been placing bunk beds in each room.
They're not The biggest beds, But The Rooms don't feel too claustrophobic.
There 's a TV room with a big screen and sofas, a multi-faith prayer room and a classroom which can be used for meetings and activities.
Some other communal spaces have been converted to extra dormitory space for four to six Men - But we weren't allowed to see these.
The dining room is large, with a long serving counter and tables of four set out in rows.
The sample menu includes eggs and pancakes for breakfast, potato soup and Beef Stew for dinner. We're told it will change regularly and cater for individual needs and religious requirements.
There 's a gym and outdoor recreational space in The two courtyards in The centre of The Barge . The Men will also have access to The dockside, within a fenced off Area - we're told this is to ensure The security of The Port which also sees cruise ships, cargo vessels and navy craft docking.
There will also be 24/7 security in place on board.
The Men will receive healthcare onboard The Barge or remotely from a team of experts, - Following concerns among The Local community over The impact extra people would have on local health services.
Buses will be available hourly between 09:00 and 23:00 to take asylum seekers to Portland or Weymouth. It's not a curfew, But if they aren't back There will be a " welfare call" to check they're OK.
The government clearly wants to show that this accommodation isn't cruel or inhumane - But The Home Office has always described this as " basic and functional".
It certainly doesn't have Ocean Liner splendour - There 's no Grand Staircase , fine artwork or sculpture. The stairwells feel quite industrial.
It is light, clean and currently seems reasonably comfortable.
Some of The journalists on our visit felt The Standard is better than some of The hotels currently housing asylum seekers. Of course, our stay only lasted One Hour .
Some Men may be on board for Nine Months . And once it's full to capacity, conditions could feel very different.
The government says it is currently spending £6m per day housing More Than 50,000 migrants in hotels.
The Home Office says that by The autumn, they aim to house about 3,000 asylum seekers in places that aren't hotels - Such as The Barge , and former military sites Wethersfield in Essex and Scampton in Lincolnshire.
Last week, The Home Office announced that The First asylum seekers had moved to Wethersfield. Fifty people are expected in The First group housed on The Bibby Stockholm.
As The vessel arrived on Tuesday morning, i from local residents and Human Rights groups.
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick said The government had been " clear that those who arrive in The UK illegally should not be housed in expensive hotels".
" Our use of alternative accommodation sites and vessels provide basic and appropriate standards for small boats arrivals while their claims are determined, " He Said .
Dorset Council is receiving £3,500 per occupied bedspace on The Bibby Stockholm, with additional funding provided to The Local NHS and police, The Home Office said.
The Council has also received almost £380,000 in a one-off grant to help support local charity and voluntary organisations provide services on board, it is understood.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com