-
October 13, 2020
Changes to Asylum & Resettlement policy and practice in response to Covid-19
We’ve been calling on the government to protect people seeking asylum and refugees at risk due to the Coronavirus…
-
October 8, 2020
Government must explain why these harsh family reunion rules are necessary, says Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
Today, nine months after it was submitted to the Home Office, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s…
-
October 1, 2020
Refugee Council launches new National Emergencies Trust funded freephone Infoline to support refugees and people seeking asylum through the pandemic
The Refugee Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new freephone Infoline today, funded by the National…
-
September 29, 2020
Celebrities join the Refugee Council in calling on the Prime Minister to reunite refugee families
More than 70 high-profile actors, musicians, comedians, artists and sports players have signed an open letter to…
-
August 27, 2020
Asylum applications fell by 40% during lockdown
Today the Home Office published the latest statistics on asylum and protection for year ending June 2020. This includes…
-
August 27, 2020
Refugee Council launches new NET-funded Infoline to cope with Covid-related demand for services
The Refugee Council and its partner charities, the Scottish Refugee Council, the Welsh Refugee Council and Bryson…
-
August 26, 2020
Refugee Council and the Equality and Human Rights Commission publish new guidance on employing refugees
The Refugee Council and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have published new guidance for employers, outlining…
-
August 21, 2020
Channel crossings: it’s time to set the record straight
People seeking safety in the UK should be met with compassion, not hostility. In response to widespread misinformation on this…
-
July 31, 2020
Families Together coalition ‘Without My Mum’ animation wins ‘best use of video’ Third Sector Digital Award
The Families Together coalition animation ‘Without My Mum’ has won a ‘best use of video’ Third Sector Digital Award.
-
July 28, 2020
Asylum seekers remain at heightened risk of contracting Covid without stronger action from the Home Office, Home Affairs Committee finds
The Home Affairs Select Committee has published a report on institutional accommodation for people seeking asylum, as part of…
