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A woman wearing a white hijab and a colorful striped shirt sits at a table, smiling and engaging in conversation with another person. She has a knitted scarf draped around her neck and is resting her chin on her hand. The table is cluttered with papers, p
18 Mar 2025

FAQs about our new look

The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. We are changing how we look and sound to reach more people and have greater impact.

Abdul stands with his back to the camera, looking out of a large window. The view shows a tree and a pathway outside, with buildings visible in the background. The atmosphere is calm and reflective.
17 Mar 2025

Surge to clear asylum decisions backlog means appeals system struggling to cope

New Refugee Council analysis of official statistics calls on the Government to take immediate steps to help the struggling asylum appeals system cope.

04 Mar 2025

Children at risk in "deeply flawed" system

Hundreds of highly vulnerable refugee children continue to be at risk of abuse, neglect and criminalisation as a result of a "deeply flawed" system

A woman wearing a headscarf and a black coat stands on a city street, looking upwards. She holds a cane in one hand and appears contemplative. In the background, a tall building with a grid-like facade is visible, along with a portion of the street.
27 Feb 2025

Our response to latest immigration and asylum statistics

Enver Solomon, Chief Executive of the Refugee Council, responds to immigration and asylum statistics released on 27 February 2025.

A close-up view of a British flag flying at half-mast atop a stone castle wall, with autumn leaves and a blue sky in the background.
17 Feb 2025

Nearly 150 charities and faith leaders unite against refugee citizenship ban

149 charities and faith leaders have come together in an urgent call against the Government’s decision to effectively ban tens of thousands of refugees from ever becoming British citizens.

A young man with curly hair, wearing a plaid shirt, sits at a table in a library, focused on writing in a notebook. In the foreground, the back of another person's head is visible, suggesting they are also engaged in an activity.
11 Feb 2025

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Thanks to our generous supporters, we’ve raised over £130,000 through our recent winter campaign.

A crowded boat alongside a much larger ship. The scene captures a mix of individuals, including men, women, and children, all gathered closely together. The ocean is visible below, and the atmosphere appears anxious and tense.
11 Feb 2025

Refugees prevented from being granted citizenship: Refugee Council response

"This change flies in the face of reason."

A panoramic view of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London, with the River Thames in the foreground. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds, illuminated by the warm glow of the setting sun, casting a golden hue over the historic buildings.
04 Feb 2025

Cross-party group of Parliamentarians call for urgent action on safe routes for refugees

The APPG on Refugees is today launching a significant new report urging the UK Government to improve safe and legal routes for refugees, as part of a comprehensive response to the challenges of irregular migration.

A panoramic view of the Palace of Westminster in London at dusk, illuminated with warm golden lights. The iconic Big Ben clock tower is visible on the right, with its clock face glowing. The calm waters of the River Thames reflect the building's lights.
30 Jan 2025

Our response to the introduction of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill was introduced to Parliament on 30 January 2025.

24 Jan 2025

Refugee Council in the News: 18-24 January

This week, we’re bringing you a news round-up which focusses on positive stories. All the negative news pieces can feel overwhelming and we wanted to take the time to recognise and highlight some uplifting moments and those working towards change.

17 Jan 2025

Refugee Council in the News: 10-17 January

Each Friday, we bring you a roundup of how our work is having an impact on both local communities and the national conversation. Read on to find out more…

A man wearing a maroon beanie and a thick scarf stands outdoors, looking to the side. He has a dark coat and a backpack slung over one shoulder. The background features blurred streetlights and trees, suggesting an evening setting.
14 Jan 2025

Freezing temperatures putting refugee lives at risk

We’ve seen temperatures plummet over the past few days. For refugees, this means that their struggles to find safe, secure housing become even more urgent.