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November 26, 2020
Asylum claims fall as people waiting more than six months for a decision hits record high
Today the Home Office published the latest statistics on asylum and protection for year ending…
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November 25, 2020
Refugee Council says Spending Review ‘sidelines refugees at home and overseas’
Today, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced a Spending Review that sets out how…
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November 20, 2020
Public Accounts Committee finds major problems with asylum accommodation during the pandemic
A new report by the Public Accounts Committee reveals major concerns with the provision…
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November 18, 2020
Government must use the 2020 Spending Review to commit to refugee resettlement
In one week’s time, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will stand up and present the Government’s…
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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…
