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November 12, 2020
Government announcement on the resumption of Resettlement falls short of what is urgently required
The Government announced this week that it intends to restart the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS)…
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November 6, 2020
Refugee Council launches new guide to help refugees open a bank account
Newly recognised refugees face major barriers to opening a bank account. They typically do not have…
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November 2, 2020
Refugee Council says 3p weekly support rate increase is an affront to people left to languish in the asylum system
The Home Office have announced the asylum support allowance will increase by 3p from £39.60 to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…