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‘All I could see was water’: Asylum journeys across the channel
Asylum seekers explain what it's really like to attempt to cross the Channel from France in an overcrowded rubber boat.
Asylum in crisis: stories from inside the ‘broken system’
How a network of grassroots organisations are trying to catch people at risk of falling through the cracks in the UK asylum system.
Asylum charities spending tens of thousands to plug Home Office gaps
Refugee charities and grassroots organisations say they have spent tens of thousands of pounds in a matter of months because of gaps in Home Office provision.
Poor schools four times more likely than private schools to have Higher passes changed to fail
New analysis has revealed Scotland’s poorest schools were four times more likely than private schools to have passing Higher grades changed to a fail.
Glasgow mother plans Supreme Court battle over care for disabled son
A Glasgow mother plans to take Scotland's largest council to the Supreme Court over the funding of a care package for her disabled son in a case that may have far-reaching implications for families across the country.
National Trust deemed ‘imperious’ for selling Scottish island
The National Trust for Scotland sold off the 90-acre Isle of Insh for £353,000, even though it's former owner wanted it to stay in a natural state.
‘Green’ housing project row over destruction of woodland
An exclusive private housing development backed financially by a Scottish government “green” fund has been criticised for destroying “cherished woodland” and not providing affordable homes.
Anti-torture committee warns of ‘excessive force’ used on Scottish prisoners
A European anti-torture committee has raised ongoing concerns about the use of segregation and “excessive force” used to control Scottish prisoners in “damning” new report.
Human rights concerns raised over cuts to social care
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has raised “deep concerns” as new research highlights many people relying on social care packages at home have had those reduced or completely withdrawn.