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March 9, 2010
Government publishes consultation on charging foreign nationals for healthcare – some refused asylum seekers will now be exempt
The government has published its consultation on proposed changes to the system for charging for secondary…
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March 8, 2010
Refugee Council calls for end to injustice for asylum seeking women
As the Refugee Council celebrates International Women’s Day today (8 March), the charity is calling on…
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March 5, 2010
Working with refugee community organisations
Working with refugee community organisations (RCOs) 26 November 2009 Brixton Accord Summary: ‘Working with Refugee Community…
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March 4, 2010
Protests at Yarl’s Wood : Refugee Council response
As women continue to hunger strike at Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre in protest over the…
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March 4, 2010
New Operations Director appointed at Refugee Council
Richard Buxton has been appointed interim Operations Director at the Refugee Council with effect from 11…
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March 4, 2010
New research shows asylum seekers do not choose to come to the UK
Independent research published by the Refugee Council today has revealed refugees have little, if any, choice…
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March 1, 2010
Chief Inspector report: UKBA failing to process asylum claims
Targets for processing asylum claims as set out in the new asylum system are “unachievable” resulting…
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March 1, 2010
Statistics show sharp drop in asylum applications
The number of asylum seekers arriving in Britain has fallen sharply, according to official Home Office…
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February 17, 2010
Report shows Yarl’s Wood detention centre harmful for children
Detaining children at Yarl’s Wood immigration centre is still “distressing and harmful”, according to a…
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February 9, 2010
New report shows asylum system damaging lives
The UK Border Agency’s failure to resolve asylum cases within a reasonable period of time is…
