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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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September 25, 2020
What changed? Home Office response to our Covid-19 asks
Over the summer thousands of you signed our open letter to the Home Secretary, Priti…
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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…
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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…
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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’…
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July 28, 2020
Asylum seekers remain at heightened risk of contracting COVID-19 without stronger action from the Home Office
The Home Affairs Select Committee has published a report on institutional accommodation for people seeking asylum,…
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July 23, 2020
Refugee Council appoints new Chief Executive
The Refugee Council, one of the leading charities working with refugees in the UK, has appointed…
