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Update on Serco evictions in Glasgow

What’s happened since Serco announced its plans to evict 300 people in June?

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Government u-turn puts vital services at risk

UK Government plan to quit funding vital services in the event of a no deal Brexit

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Dear Home Secretary

Our CEO Sabir Zazai responds to the Home Secretary’s conference speech

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130 lock-change evictions paused by Glasgow Sheriff Court

On Friday 27th September, all interim interdicts were upheld by Glasgow Sheriff Court

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Scottish Refugee Council and Glasgow City Council host event on homelessness affecting refugees

Yesterday, practitioners from across the sector met to discuss key issues in homelessness for refugees in Glasgow.

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Towards Best Practice in Educating Separated Children

Pioneering Scottish project helping young refugees achieve their potential

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Young Refugees’ Voices

First Minister hears from young people separated from their families and seeking sanctuary in Scotland.

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European Guardianship Network meets in Glasgow

From 23-24 September, the European Guardianship Network conference will be held in Glasgow

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Mears Group take over from Serco in Glasgow

Mears Group begin asylum housing contract in Scotland

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Zardasht’s story

Set at around £5 per day, asylum support is too low for people in the…

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Ali’s story

Many people seeking asylum in the UK are left destitute. Ali, 35, came to the…

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Robert’s story

Education provides purpose and skills and enables people to socialise, integrate and move on with…

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Jobs Fair for Refugees

Scottish Refugee Council and Bridges Programme held a Jobs Fair for Refugees

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Open letter to Mears Group

Refugee and housing rights charities ask Mears to commit to no evictions

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Volunteers Needed for Rapid Anti-Eviction Hotline

The Stop Lock-Change Evictions campaign is running a training session for volunteers on Saturday 7th September

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One Hundred Evictions Blocked by Glasgow Sheriff Court

Over 100 lock-change evictions have now been temporarily blocked by Glasgow Sheriff Court.

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