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: 23 March 2026
A new toolkit published today by British Future aims to help mainstream voices confidently champion an open, shared sense of Englishness.
Date: 9 March 2026
Sunder Katwala discusses the government’s new social cohesion action plan, ‘ Protecting What Matters’.
Date: 26 February 2026
As a new report examines the 2022 unrest in Leicester, our Avaes Mohammed speaks to people from the city’s South Asian communities about what needs to change.
Date: 13 February 2026
It is legitimate to discuss immigration levels, says Sunder Katwala – but not with inflammatory language that sets different groups of people against each other.
Date: 3 December 2025
Sunder Katwala reflects on the life and shifting identity of playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who has died aged 84.
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.
Most of the public does not like the way in which the England flag has been dragged into polarised debates about identity and race, according to new research published today by British Future, one month out from St George's Day. [Thread]
Faith leaders urge Government to 'slow down and rethink' changes to settlement rules, in a letter published in The Guardian today 🧵
Angela Rayner has warned that the Labour government proposals to make it harder for migrants already in the UK to settle permanently are "un-British" and a "breach of trust" - BBC News report
Angela Rayner warns against 'un-British' immigration reforms
Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.
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Faith leaders urge government to rethink settlement changes that “risk undermining” community cohesion [1/3]
Our @sundersays will be on @BBCRadio4 'The Week in Westminster' at 11 today discussing the new govt cohesion plan and definition of anti-Muslim prejudice
BBC Radio 4 - The Week in Westminster
Radio 4's weekly assessment of developments at Westminster
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An independent commission examining inclusion and belonging in Newham – London's most diverse borough – has today published its final report, setting out recommendations to strengthen community connection and make the borough a national beacon of good practice [1/3]
"Her focus on so-called ‘pull-factors’ – an approach tried and tested without success by Conservative Home Secretaries before her – has been shown not to work." Our @sundersays on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's speech today.
The Modern Cockney Festival opens next week with events throughout March, including on the 16th marking the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street.
More details at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moderncockneyfestival
'From Diwali to Discord: What Happened to Leicester’s Shared Belonging?'
As a new report examines the 2022 Leicester unrest, our Avaes Mohammed speaks to people from South Asian communities in the city about what needs to change. [1/2]
"Rupert Lowe looks like creating a new BNP for the online age – a project doomed to fail," writes @sundersays for @easterneye [1/2]
