Sweeping asylum reforms are poised to become law as a barge arrives at the port where it is set to house hundreds of migrants.The news marks a step forward in efforts by the Government to cut the number of Channel crossings and get to grips with the backlog of asylum cases awaiting a decision.The PA news agency takes a look at the developments so far this week.

Sweeping asylum reforms are poised to become law as a barge arrives at the port where it is set to house hundreds of migrants.The news marks a step forward in efforts by the Government to cut the number of Channel crossings and get to grips with the backlog of asylum cases awaiting a decision.The PA news agency takes a look at the developments so far this week.