Asylum seekers
‘I see my father in them’: How one small tea shop plans to empower 1,260 refugees

‘I see my father in them’: How one small tea shop plans to empower 1,260 refugees
For refugees fleeing war and persecution, it can be an uphill battle to come off benefits and find stable employment. Here’s one project making a difference
The Big Issue Changemakers of 2023: Refugees and asylum

The Big Issue Changemakers of 2023: Refugees and asylum
The government’s humanitarian record took ever darker turns last year, but there is still hope for displaced people in the UK in 2023, thanks to these changemakers
Matt Hancock as the I’m a Celebrity… fall guy must not distract from our real-life trials

Matt Hancock as the I’m a Celebrity… fall guy must not distract from our real-life trials
Yes, it’s entertaining, but don’t let the Tory’s appearance in the jungle become a government diversion tactic, says Big Issue editor Paul McNamee
Here’s what people in Dover really think about UK immigration
Here’s what people in Dover really think about UK immigration
What is happening at the Manston migrant centre?
What is happening at the Manston migrant centre?
‘A government intent on cruelty’: Number of people in immigration detention soars

‘A government intent on cruelty’: Number of people in immigration detention soars
Rallies planned outside detention centres in solidarity with those locked up ahead of Rwanda flights

Rallies planned outside detention centres in solidarity with those locked up ahead of Rwanda flights
Protests planned across country as court rules Rwanda refugee flight can go ahead

Protests planned across country as court rules Rwanda refugee flight can go ahead
‘No one has been housed for a month’: Afghan refugees still stuck in hotel limbo 9 months on

‘No one has been housed for a month’: Afghan refugees still stuck in hotel limbo 9 months on
Charities are taking legal action against the government over its plans to send refugees to Rwanda

Charities are taking legal action against the government over its plans to send refugees to Rwanda
Priti Patel’s ‘refugee pushback’ policy has been scrapped days before a High Court review

Priti Patel’s ‘refugee pushback’ policy has been scrapped days before a High Court review
The UK has long wanted an Australian refugee system. Here’s how that failed spectacularly.

The UK has long wanted an Australian refugee system. Here’s how that failed spectacularly.
UK lawyers are stepping up to offer free immigration advice to Ukrainians

UK lawyers are stepping up to offer free immigration advice to Ukrainians
Undocumented migrants must be included in Covid inquiry, says charity

Undocumented migrants must be included in Covid inquiry, says charity
‘Migrants are not enemy combatants’: Plans to bring in navy to stop Channel crossings spark anger

‘Migrants are not enemy combatants’: Plans to bring in navy to stop Channel crossings spark anger
Afghans face ‘lottery’ for UK resettlement – with no dates set for further evacuations

Afghans face ‘lottery’ for UK resettlement – with no dates set for further evacuations
Some Afghans ‘won’t be here’ for UK resettlement if scheme is not sped up, MPs told

Some Afghans ‘won’t be here’ for UK resettlement if scheme is not sped up, MPs told
Campaigners slam Priti Patel’s ‘flawed and dangerous’ plan to x-ray asylum seekers to verify their age

Campaigners slam Priti Patel’s ‘flawed and dangerous’ plan to x-ray asylum seekers to verify their age
Experts wait on ‘crucial details’ after Afghan resettlement scheme launch confirmed

Experts wait on ‘crucial details’ after Afghan resettlement scheme launch confirmed
What it’s like to have your life put on hold by the Home Office

What it’s like to have your life put on hold by the Home Office
Plans to remove British citizenship without notice ‘would repeat Windrush mistakes’

Plans to remove British citizenship without notice ‘would repeat Windrush mistakes’
Demand homeless veterans are housed this Remembrance Day – and everyone else too

Demand homeless veterans are housed this Remembrance Day – and everyone else too
Climate change is forcing more people out of their homes than war

Climate change is forcing more people out of their homes than war
Ministers ‘happy to spend millions on drones’ but ignore refugees in Budget
