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Concern as Airbnb properties “snowball” across Scotland
There is growing alarm that a rapid increase in Airbnb rented properties is harming residential communities across Scotland.
Charities raise concerns as rough sleepers face deportation
The Home Office is stepping up efforts to arrest and deport rough sleepers from Edinburgh.
Poor housing for refugees causing ‘suffering and stress’
People seeking asylum are being bullied, evicted and suffering in poor quality accommodation, say groups submitting evidence to a Westminster inquiry.
Probe call after Scottish Government intervenes in housing bid
Officials acting at the request of a developer aiming to build hundreds of homes for private rent have been criticised.
Domestic violence: ‘Home Office must act to save lives’
Women's lives are at risk from domestic violence and abuse just because of their immigration status, a special investigation by The Ferret has found.