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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bancroft

More than 50,000 refugees ‘could be homeless this winter’ as Home Office speeds up evictions

PA

More than 50,000 refugees in the UK could become homeless by the end of the year, new analysis suggests, with many already living on the streets in tents because of shrinking government support.

Refugees who are granted asylum were previously given 28 days by the Home Office to find somewhere new to live, set up a bank account, and find a job or apply for universal credit before they are kicked out of their government-funded hotel.

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