30 October 2024
New calls for more awareness of service of Black and Asian servicemen in world wars, on 110th anniversary of the first Indian and first Muslim soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross.
29 October 2024
New research on the challenges facing BN(O) Hong Kongers in finding work and dealing with the cost of living in the UK.
23 October 2024
Housing people seeking asylum in hotels is expensive, often unsuitable and can become a flashpoint for community tensions. What are the alternatives?
29 October 2024
Research from British Future and the Welcoming Committee for Hong Kongers examines the challenges facing BN(O) Hong Kongers in finding work and dealing with the cost of living in the UK.
19 September 2024
New research examines shifting public attitudes to immigration and asylum, including key differences in attitudes between voters for different parties, and what that means for the politics of immigration in the new parliament.
12 September 2024
A new 12-point plan of policy proposals to address a “vacuum on communities policy” following the summer riots.
Understanding public attitudes to immigration. Proposing reforms to restore public confidence that immigration can work fairly for all of us.
We work to raise the profile of integration, with policy recommendations to increase contact between people from different backgrounds.
Our agenda for citizenship reform includes an independent inquiry into citizenship policy, scrutiny of the EU Settlement Scheme and a focus on raising the profile and impact of citizenship ceremonies.
Understand changing identities in modern Britain and celebrating inclusive national identities in which we can all take pride.
Bringing together people from different backgrounds to uncover and commemorate our shared history.
Building broad public support for refugee protection in the UK is key to defending the protection framework and achieving policy change.
British Future’s research helps anti-prejudice advocates to communicate more effectively and our campaigns seek to entrench anti-prejudice norms across society.
110 yrs ago TODAY Khudadad Khan became the first Indian & first Muslim soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in WW1.
Prominent voices are urging greater awareness of Black & Asian soldiers who served in the wars, to help tackle prejudice.
https://www.britishfuture.org/anniversary-of-first-indian-and-muslim-victoria-cross-teaching-history-of-black-and-asian-soldiers-in-world-wars-could-help-tackle-prejudice-after-summer-riots/
This article speaks my mind completely. @ColourHeritage
‘Knowing Asian world wars story can help bridge divides’, writes @sundersays for @EasternEye
Comment: ‘Knowing Asian world wars story can help bridge divides’ - EasternEye
THE world watches America anxiously. Kamala Harris versus Donald Trump does not seem so difficult a choice for many beyond America.
www.easterneye.biz
.'Push for black and Asian soldiers’ input in world wars to be taught in UK schools' - @guardian
New call to raise awareness of Black and Asian soldiers in World Wars to help tackle prejudice after summer riots, on anniversary of first Muslim soldier to be awarded VC in WW1
https://www.britishfuture.org/anniversary-of-first-indian-and-muslim-victoria-cross-teaching-history-of-black-and-asian-soldiers-in-world-wars-could-help-tackle-prejudice-after-summer-riots/
New call to raise awareness of Black and Asian soldiers in World Wars to help tackle prejudice after summer riots, on anniversary of first Muslim soldier to be awarded VC in WW1
https://www.britishfuture.org/anniversary-of-first-indian-and-muslim-victoria-cross-teaching-history-of-black-and-asian-soldiers-in-world-wars-could-help-tackle-prejudice-after-summer-riots/
Accountants working in kitchens, IT specialists employed in warehouses: new migrants from Hong Kong struggling to bring their skills to the UK economy - new research from @welcominghk @britishfuture https://www.britishfuture.org/hong-kongers-struggling-to-bring-their-skills-to-the-uk-economy/
The black football pioneer with a story worthy of Hollywood - via @BBCNews
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c0qdzgzln8do
#BlackHistoryMonthUK
More than half of UK adults, and three-quarters of ethnic minorities, view racism as a problem in professional football - much higher than for other sports. New @IpsosUK research today:
https://www.ipsos.com/en-uk/over-half-uk-adults-view-racism-football-problem
Look out tomorrow for ‘Working it out: Hong Kongers, employment and the cost of living,’ a new @britishfuture @welcominghk report examining the challenges some HKers experience finding work that matches their skills + dealing with cost of living.
Council sets up internship to help Hong Kong social workers register to practise
Welcome news of this @SuttonCouncil training scheme to help practitioners meet Social Work England requirements while also reducing social work shortages in Sutton
https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2024/10/27/council-sets-up-internship-to-help-hong-kong-social-workers-register-to-practise/
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