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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Diane Taylor

Thousands of refugees could face homelessness after Home Office policy change

A tent under a railway bridge.
The eviction period has been reduced from 28 days, which charities already viewed as too short. Photograph: Jill Mead/The Guardian

Thousands of refugees and survivors of trafficking could find themselves homeless after a Home Office policy change, charities have warned.

Until last month, newly recognised refugees and survivors of trafficking had 28 days to find alternative accommodation after receiving a “notice to quit” before being evicted from Home Office accommodation they had lived in while officials were processing their claims – but this has now been reduced to a minimum of seven days.

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