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immigration

December 18, 2020

Surge in people seeking help with NRPF as risk of deportation rises

The financial impacts of the pandemic, combined with a change to Immigration Rules, could lead to many people with NRPF being deported, says Citizens Advice.
December 10, 2020

90 children’s charities warn UN that children’s rights have deteriorated in England

The report says that children’s rights have regressed in many areas, and the Government’s response to the pandemic has not prioritised children’s rights and their voices in policy and legislative decisions.
November 12, 2020

Human rights of Black people not equally protected, say Committee

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has been unable to adequately provide leadership and gain trust in tackling racial inequality in the protection and promotion of human rights, says the Joint Committee on Human Rights.
October 30, 2020

Survey reveals softening of attitudes towards welfare and immigration

The National Centre for Social Research has published a report which shows Britain has softened dramatically in its attitudes towards welfare since 2015, reversing a trend towards tougher attitudes which had persisted since the 1990s
September 26, 2020

Quakers call for spending on green and just recovery

Quakers in Britain have set out their priorities in a submission to the government's Comprehensive Spending Review in the areas of climate change, criminal justice, defence, education, immigration and charities.
August 5, 2020

Increase in numbers applying to have No Recourse to Public Funds condition lifted

The Children's Society estimates that at least 100,000 children are affected by No Recourse To Public Funds and could face destitution if parents lose their jobs.
April 1, 2020

Immigration checks for right to rent and work 'unworkable and dangerous'

By insisting that immigration right to rent and right to work checks are still necessary, the Home Office is endangering lives, says Amnesty International.
March 16, 2020

Inspection of Border Force detention finds improvement but some serious concerns

A new inspection report says Border Force should ensure that children, injured detainees and those held in vehicles are treated safely, decently and in accordance with the law.
February 20, 2020

New immigration scheme a matter of deep concern, says Disability Rights UK

Disabled people have seen a dramatic downturn in the number of responses received from adverts placed for personal assistants and care workers, says Disability Rights UK.
January 14, 2020

Brexit will not be 'done' in 2020, says Institute for Government

The most complicated tasks lie ahead and many questions about the UK’s departure are still unanswered, says a new report from the Institute for Government.