Asylum seekers in Croydon are learning vital construction skills to gain employment and leave temporary hotel accommodation. A local initiative provides training and qualifications, fostering integration and hope.
A community workshop in Mitcham is helping asylum seekers escape hotel isolation by teaching construction skills and offering a path to employment. Discover how this initiative is building futures.
Meet the extraordinary individuals worldwide tackling climate change, supporting refugees, and building community resilience in 2025. Discover their powerful stories of hope and action.
A Ukrainian refugee in Stoke-on-Trent was forced to drop out of sixth-form after teachers urged her to study Russian. She calls the request 'insensitive' and akin to discrimination. Read her full story.
Alex fled Sri Lanka's civil war only to spend 16 years in Australia's immigration system, separated from his family. His story ended in tragedy in a Perth park. Read his harrowing journey.
Canada's Liberal government fast-tracks Bill C-12, a sweeping immigration act that critics warn will erode refugee protections and mirror harsh US border strategies. Read the full analysis.
Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman's role in a unique Black, Asian and Jewish breakfast group in London, fostering dialogue on race relations and refugee support. Explore the enduring need for community cohesion.
A High Court order forces the Home Office to delay evictions for newly recognised refugees at risk of homelessness, extending the move-on period to 56 days. Over 3,000 people are set to benefit this winter.
Anna Bilonozhenko, who fled Ukraine, describes being seriously injured when Paul Doyle drove into a Liverpool FC crowd. Read her harrowing story and the 21-year sentence.
A Middle Eastern refugee emerged as a second hero in the Bondi Beach terror attack, kicking a rifle from a gunman before being fired upon by police. Read the full story of bravery and a precarious immigration status.
New adaptations of A Christmas Carol and Paddington reframe these beloved tales for today's audiences, exploring themes of displacement and compassion. Discover how these stories speak to the modern refugee experience.
Over 200 community organisations have urged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap her 'cruel' asylum system reforms, warning they fuel division. Read their open letter.
Ali Faqirzada, an Afghan refugee and student who aided the US, was detained by ICE after his asylum interview. His case highlights drastic new US immigration measures. Read the full story.
Asylum seekers sent to Nauru by Australia report severe hunger and declining health, prohibited from working and struggling with exorbitant food prices. Read the full investigation.
Uganda halts asylum for Eritreans, Somalis and Ethiopians, blaming UN aid cuts. The policy shift leaves thousands in limbo and marks a major retreat from progressive refugee policies.
Readers respond to Enver Solomon's exit from the Refugee Council, expressing lost faith in UK politics and hope in humanitarian action. Discover the powerful letters.
Home Office figures reveal a sharp drop in refugees settled via UN schemes. As the Home Secretary announces new legal routes, critics warn existing pathways are vanishing. Read the full analysis.
MPs warn that abolishing the FCDO's migration and conflict directorate undermines UK security and risks losing vital expertise in global peace-building efforts.
The Trump administration pauses all asylum decisions following the fatal shooting of National Guard members in Washington DC. Read the latest developments.
French government authorises interventions to stop small boats before passengers board. Refugee groups threaten legal action over safety concerns. Read the latest developments.
A new £15,000 fiction award and publishing deal seeks to uncover literary voices from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Submit your work by 13 February.
Thirty asylum seekers in UK detention have begun a hunger strike protesting their imminent removal to France under the controversial 'one in, one out' scheme. Read their powerful testimonies.
A West London mother receives £5,675 compensation after Ealing Council's failures left her disabled child without education and therapy for months. Discover the full investigation findings.
Amanda Thorpe believes her husband, celebrated England batsman Graham Thorpe, would still be alive with more mental health support from cricket's governing body. Read the full story.
The Motability scheme will no longer offer luxury cars like BMW and Mercedes, shifting focus to British-built vehicles ahead of the 2025 UK Budget. Discover the full details and impact.
England's special educational needs services are at breaking point as demand surges. Experts warn proper funding and transparency are urgently needed to protect vulnerable children's rights.
Croydon Council failed to provide legally required support to an autistic child, leaving them without education for nine months. The Ombudsman ordered compensation and systemic changes.
The Princess of Wales urges compassion for addiction, revealing 53% of Brits are affected. Join the conversation to break the stigma and support recovery.
Amber Knight was brutally attacked after refusing a man a pint at closing time. The Met Police then tried to revoke her pub's licence despite community support. Read the shocking full story.
Refugee Council CEO Enver Solomon discusses the profound disappointment with Labour's new asylum policies, the hostile environment, and maintaining hope amidst political turmoil.