Asylum, Housing and homelessness, Human rights
Scotland’s ‘invisible epidemic’ of refugee destitution
Charities in Scotland say they are paying out hundreds of thousands of pounds to help people left destitute by a 'failing' asylum system.
Scottish Refugee Council
Asylum
MP intervenes as disabled asylum-seeker faces ‘life-threatening’ destitution
A seriously ill and disabled asylum-seeker is facing destitution and potential homelessness after a Home Office decision to stop her support.
Asylum
Domestic abuse victim finally granted refugee status
Case prompts claims that the UK asylum system is dangerous for women whose immigration status is linked to their partner.
Asylum, Health, Housing and homelessness
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.
Asylum, International
I survived war in Syria, but almost died in Europe
The Ferret has obtained footage of terrified refugees trapped inside a lorry as oxygen runs out, as they desperately try to reach Britain.
Asylum, Housing and homelessness
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.