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December 11, 2020
Changes to immigration rules will prevent people seeking asylum in the UK
Yesterday the Government laid new immigration rules that will prevent people from making an asylum…
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November 26, 2020
Looking back, my time as Chief Executive by Maurice Wren
I will be soon be retiring from my role as Chief Executive of the Refugee Council…
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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…
