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“British Future works to understand public attitudes and inform debates on issues that can often seem noisy and polarised. We listen to people's views, finding common ground and offering constructive solutions - building consensus for reforms to immigration and integration policy that can work for all of us.”

Sunder Katwala, Director

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Britain thinks net migration is rising — when it has actually fallen by more than three-quarters

Britain thinks net migration is rising — when it has actually fallen by more than three-quarters 21 May 2026

Findings from British Future’s annual Immigration Attitudes Tracker reveal the extent of public misperceptions on net migration.

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OfCom should state clearly that X is not upholding legal duties on hate crime

OfCom should state clearly that X is not upholding legal duties on hate crime 15 May 2026

As Ofcom closes its investigation into hate crimes on X, critics demand stronger action and legal compliance.

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Faith leaders warn government settlement changes “risk undermining” community cohesion

Faith leaders warn government settlement changes “risk undermining” community cohesion 5 May 2026

Proposed government changes to settlement rules could harm social cohesion, faith leaders warn in a letter published today.

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Publications

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After the fall: Why hasn’t falling immigration changes public attitudes?

After the fall: Why hasn’t falling immigration changes public attitudes? 21 May 2026

New research from the 2026 report of the British Future Immigration Attitudes Tracker, which has tracked opinon since 2015.

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England United: Pride not prejudice

England United: Pride not prejudice 23 March 2026

A new toolkit from British Future aims to help mainstream voices confidently champion an open, shared sense of Englishness.

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Bringing people together in a place of change:  Final report of the Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging in Multi-ethnic Newham

Bringing people together in a place of change:  Final report of the Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging in Multi-ethnic Newham 12 March 2026

Final report and recommendations from the Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging in Multi-ethnic Newham.

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Projects and Themes

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Immigration

Immigration

Understanding public attitudes to immigration. Proposing reforms to restore public confidence that immigration can work fairly for all of us.

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Integration

Integration

We work to raise the profile of integration, with policy recommendations to increase contact between people from different backgrounds.

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Citizenship and settlement

Citizenship and settlement

British Future's agenda for citizenship and settlement reform draws on our independent inquiry into citizenship policy. It includes a focus on raising the profile and impact of citizenship ceremonies.

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Identity and race

Identity and race

Understanding shifting attitudes to race and identity in modern Britain and celebrating inclusive national identities in which we can all take pride.

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Remember Together

Remember Together

Bringing together people from different backgrounds to uncover and commemorate our shared history.

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Refugees & Asylum

Refugees & Asylum

Building broad public support for refugee protection in the UK is key to defending the protection framework and achieving policy change.

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Combating racism and prejudice

Combating racism and prejudice

British Future’s research helps anti-prejudice advocates to communicate more effectively and our campaigns seek to entrench anti-prejudice norms across society.

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Windrush

Windrush

The Windrush 100 network aims to raise awareness of the Windrush Pioneers and their descendants, celebrate our diversity today and increase public understanding of the history of race and migration to Britain across the decades.

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