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November 5, 2024
For the first time, we felt heard and seen.
Young people who came to the UK seeking safety spoke with courage - directly with MPs and Peers - at an event in October 2024, organised by the Refugee Council and Baobab. -
November 4, 2024
Helping refugees find homes
Many people who are seeking safety in the UK are facing homelessness. After waiting months or even years for a decision on their asylum claim, they have just 28 days to find housing and work. -
October 29, 2024
Refugee Council response to death at Brook House immigration removal centre
Responding to news about a man dying in detention at Brook House immigration removal centre,…
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October 28, 2024
How Jobs Change Lives
Refugees have skills, talents and energy that they can bring to our communities. They want to rebuild their lives and careers, after fleeing war and persecution. -
October 24, 2024
Help for people facing homelessness in our communities
This winter, many refugees are facing homelessness. They often wait months, if not years for a decision on their claim for asylum. -
October 23, 2024
Our statement on yet another incident of tragic and preventable loss of life in the Channel
Responding to the news of more lives lost in an attempted Channel crossing today, Enver…
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October 18, 2024
Our statement on the devastating death of a baby in an attempted Channel crossing
We are heartbroken that a baby has died in yet another devastating and depressingly preventable tragedy in the Channel. People who make the crossing are fleeing war, conflict and persecution and simply want to be safe. -
October 17, 2024
Government’s asylum policies projected to make big cuts to backlog and costs
The asylum backlog would have spiralled to a record high of 177,063 people by January 2025…
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October 10, 2024
World Homeless Day
Many people who seek safety in Britain face homelessness after waiting for months and sometimes years for their asylum decision. -
October 5, 2024
Our statement on yet another devastating and preventable tragedy in the Channel
Response to the news that several people, including a child, lost their lives in an attempted Channel crossing
