Partner agencies have described the situation as “disturbing and callous” after the UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced major cuts which will take effect on April 1.
Agencies supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland are reeling at the scale of cuts facing the Scottish Refugee Council (SRC), and warn that a rise in homelessness and destitution is almost inevitable.
Partner agencies have described the situation as “disturbing and callous” after the UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced major cuts which will take effect on April 1.