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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.

11 Feb 2025

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill February 2025

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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.

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11 Feb 2025

Refugees prevented from being granted citizenship: Refugee Council response

"This change flies in the face of reason."

Two women sit together on stone steps, smiling at the camera. One woman wears a white shawl and has her hair styled in braids, while the other is dressed in a colorful patterned scarf and garment. They are holding a beautifully crafted woven basket.

Supporting refugees from Sudan

Refugee women from Sudan are supporting each other to rebuild their lives and feel part of our communities.

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.

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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.

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Refugee doctors

Obaidullah and Yasmin* talk about retraining to work in the NHS.

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.

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Meet our craft and chat group

Louise, Ayanto, Hanan and Nemat talk about what the craft group means to them.

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…

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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.