Understanding issues of race and identity in modern Britain and celebrating inclusive national identities in which we can all take pride.
Race is a prominent theme in an increasingly diverse Britain. British Future’s in-depth attitudes research seeks to increase understanding of ethnic minority and white British perspectives on our changing society – to inform efforts to advance race equality that can mobilise broad coalitions for equal opportunities. We promote shared identities that can challenge and defuse efforts to divide our society.
Race can involve difficult conversations – but we need to become more confident talking about it. British Future offers practical advice to institutions in politics and business, education and civic society interested in how constructive conversations about race can lead to positive change.
Date: 13 November 2025
The UK risks sliding into a ‘time warp’ of 70s-style racism unless social media platforms are made to remove hateful content, writes Sunder Katwala.
Date: 6 November 2025
Remembering the history that binds our multi-ethnic, multi-faith society is more important than ever in divided times like these, writes Sunder Katwala ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Date: 10 October 2025
Steve Ballinger reports from British Future events at Labour and Conservative conferences focused on inclusion in the workplace.
Date: 6 October 2025
British Future’s Avaes Mohammad reports from Friday’s vigil in Manchester following the appalling Synagogue attack.
Date: 28 September 2025
How can work on equality, inclusion and diversity navigate an increasingly polarised political climate? asks Sunder Katwala.
Date: 10 September 2025
A new campaign aims to raise awareness of South Asian service in the world wars, as an event honours two veterans who passed away this year.
Date: 29 July 2025
New Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging in Multi-Ethnic Newham examines how residents in one of the UK’s most diverse places can live well together
Date: 29 July 2025
Why does the Lionesses’ victory matter? Our Director reports on the celebrations in the Katwala household.
Date: 15 July 2025
New report on the state of cohesion and community strength in the UK finds a worrying combination of social tensions and grievances.
EVENT, THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER 12-1pm:
New Net Migration Figures - What Next for Policy and Politics?
Join our expert panel, on the day that new net migration figures are released, to discuss how they will shape the politics and policy of immigration. [1/2]
The Women & Equalities Committee @CommonWEC examines attitudes to immigration in today's evidence session of its inquiry into community cohesion. Our @sundersays gives evidence at 2.20pm. [1/2]
![The Women & Equalities Committee @CommonWEC examines attitudes to immigration in today's evidence session of its inquiry into community cohesion. Our @sundersays gives evidence at 2.20pm. [1/2]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G5ZKW7nXYAAc_cL.jpg)
We will examine attitudes towards immigration in a public hearing for our inquiry into community cohesion.
Watch at 2.20pm on 12 November, with:
@PeterKGeoghegan | @britishfuture | @hopenothate
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/event/24864/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
Our colleague Raj Kaur Bilkhu is on BBC Radio London now talking about our work with Royal British Legion raising awareness of South Asian service in the world wars, and the My Family Legacy campaign asking British Asians to share family stories of service http://www.myfamilylegacy.org.uk
British Future is looking for a new Treasurer!
If you or someone you know has the skills and would like to join the trustee board of a dynamic thinktank working on issues of immigration, integration, race and identity, please click on the link for more info [1/2]
"We honour the past fully when all of those who contributed and served can be fully recognised. We bring this society together when everybody is invited to participate." @sundersays for @easterneye on why inclusive remembrance matters now more than ever [1/2]
New net migration figures are published by ONS this month (27 Nov). Join our lunchtime webinar that afternoon for expert analysis of what the figures mean for the politics and policy of immigration - with @alanmanning4 @MarleyAMorris + our team [1/2]
"To let people get stuck in jobs that don’t use their potential is a waste — not just for them, but for the economy as a whole." Good piece from @sarahoconnor_ on migrants' progression at work, quoting our @Heather_Rolfe
via @FT
Why the job ladder matters for migrants
Obstacles in progressing are important both for people and for the economy
www.ft.com
We’re delighted to be shortlisted for @SmartThinktank’s inaugural Think Tank of the Year Award 2025!
Proud to be recognised for our research, impact and contribution to the UK policy debate.
#SmartThinkingAwards #ThinkTankOfTheYear
Our @sundersays is on the @BBCRadio4 Today Debate with Amol Rajan tonight at 8pm, discussing “Has the UK given up on freedom of speech?”
Our @sundersays column for @easterneye this week on the Gaza peace deal, efforts to bolster UK community relations after the Manchester attack, and book-burning free speech advocates {1/2]
