The Latest Breaking News from Positive Action In Housing

Yvette Cooper under pressure to grant UK visas for 80 Palestinian students

CHARITIES and politicians are calling on the Yvette Cooper to immediately grant UK visas for 80 Palestinian students trapped in Gaza, who have…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2025

Family with tiny baby who sought asylum have to give up Coatbridge home after 'right to work removed'

Henry and Blessing Okwo were put through a horrendous experience that left them homeless on one of the coldest nights of the year when the Home Office decision forced him to give up his job.

Glasgow Live · Jan 25, 2023

Migrants forced to sleep in cars after being evicted from Edinburgh homeless accommodation

Most of those sleeping affected have come from Romania as refugee and migrants’ charity Positive Action in Housing said the situation was shameful.

Daily Record · Jan 8, 2023

Probe into death of Chinese grandad at Scots detention centre launched

A fatal accident inquiry into his death began at Hamilton Sheriff Court today and is expected to last until Friday, August 19.

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

Calls for inquiry into asylum system as figures show rising deaths in Scotland

AN escalating number of deaths in the asylum system are being “brushed under the carpet”, it has been claimed, as data obtained from the Home…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2022

The Ukrainian children at the mercy of UK’s refugee scheme

Under-18s travelling alone not permitted to be hosted under Homes for Ukraine programme, leaving them with no route to UK

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022

Scots volunteers taking in Ukrainian refugees to be offered home improvements if safety inspections fail

Homes will be checked for interlinked smoke alarms, heat detectors and thermal insultation.

Daily Record · Apr 3, 2022

Men offering Ukrainian refugees a home in return for sex, charity says

Millions of people are fleeing their homes in the face of the Russian invasion

Wales Online · Apr 1, 2022

Ukrainian women 'offered free homes for sex by men exploiting UK Government refugee scheme', Scots charity claims

Glasgow charity Positive Action in Housing says young Ukrainian women are being approached by Homes for Ukraine sponsors seeking "arrangements".

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Men 'offering free homes to Ukrainian women in return for sex' says Glasgow charity

A Glasgow charity has warned Ukrainian women seeking refuge are at huge risk of exploitation as it is claimed one woman was offered a stay in a man's luxury home in exchange for an "arrangement".

Glasgow Live · Apr 1, 2022