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Our statement on the situation in Afghanistan

The horrendous situation facing the people of Afghanistan is foremost in all our minds. These…

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The Borders Bill: what you need to know

The UK Government’s Nationality & Borders Bill seeks to overhaul the UK’s asylum system. The…

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Welcome pack for new Scots

People seeking safety in Scotland are to receive a welcome pack designed to help them…

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Stay at home: resources for lockdown

With the news that Scotland is entering another national lockdown for the foreseeable future, we…

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Twenty-nine people have died in asylum accommodation in 2020

We are horrified today to find out that twenty nine people have lost their lives…

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Joint letter: close the barracks

Barracks are not acceptable accommodation for people seeking safety. It’s time to close the barracks….

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New statistics show fewer asylum applications in 2020 than in previous year

A quick look at some of the Home Office’s latest statistics on asylum applications, grants…

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Our Covid-19 resources: support, guidance and important updates

During the Covid-19 crisis we are running our services via phone and video link. Please…

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Channel crossings: our response to this week’s news coverage

Our response to this week’s news coverage and political scapegoating of people crossing the Channel…

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Channel crossings: more safe and legal routes required urgently.

Our media officer Chris is a former volunteer and trustee of Refugee Info Bus, an…

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Closure of Morton Hall detention centre

Morton Hall immigration detention centre in Lincolnshire is to close. An inspection report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate…

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Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on new Scots.

Over the next few weeks we are conducting two rapid surveys to understand the impact…

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“Stop treating people like pieces on a chessboard:” Sabir Zazai responds to Park Inn tragedy.

Our CEO Sabir Zazai reveals anger over ‘abject failures’ of the Home Office and discusses…

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National Audit Office report reveals damning failures in asylum accommodation contracts

In September 2019, asylum accommodation contracts changed hands. Here in Glasgow, Mears Group took over…

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Over 220 organisations write to the Home Secretary demanding an increase to asylum support rates

On Monday 8th June, the UK Government announced a shameful £1.85/week increase to asylum support….

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Scottish Refugee Council statement on asylum support increase

Yesterday the UK government announced a £1.85 a week increase in asylum support rates, equivalent…

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