News December 2023
24 December 2023
As the year ends
Thousands of people have placed their trust in Positive Action in Housing’s fearless humanitarian work since we started over 28 years ago, turning to us in moments of crisis and uncertainty.
23 December 2023
Testimony: 1500 Palestinians Returned To Gaza
Below is direct testimony from one man who is one of hundreds of Gazan workers sent back into the Strip. He is a family member of Palestinians currently supported by Positive Action in Housing.
22 December 2023
Reflecting on 2023
As we approach the end of 2023, we have been reflecting on the hostile policy of the last 12 months that have created crisis and catastrophe for people looking for sanctuary and home.
15 December 2023
Home Office Weekly Payments to go down while keeping asylum seekers wholly dependent on lucrative asylum contracts
From 8 January 2024, the Home Office will be reducing the weekly payments for individuals seeking asylum who are currently housed in hotels, hostels, or guesthouses, from £9.58 to £8.86 while still making it impossible for refugees to stand on their own two feet.
7 December 2023
Government attempts to push forward with unlawful Rwanda plan
Despite the ruling of the Supreme Court, the highest court of the UK, that the Government’s plan to remove people seeking asylum to Rwanda is unlawful, the Home Office has released their new treaty with Rwanda to push forward with these plans.