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: 2 June 2021
England’s football team has a rare ability to unite people in England, British Future said ahead of “the biggest shared moment in England so far this year” – Saturday’s Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine.
Date: 12 May 2021
In an increasingly diverse Britain, most organisations will have to find more confidence in how to talk and act on race.
Charities are now lagging behind, argues Sunder Katwala.
Date: 30 April 2021
“We believe racism exists. It exists in institutions, it exists in structures, it exists across the piece. And we have found that in the report,” Race Commission Chair told a Policy Exchange event.
Date: 28 April 2021
Text of a speech from British Future Director Sunder Katwala, at the Policy Exchange event ‘The Sewell Report: Next Steps’.
Date: 23 April 2021
St George’s Day could be a moment when people in England from every background come together, but that just isn’t happening yet. We need to ensure that everyone feels invited to the party.
Date: 22 April 2021
Speech from Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future, to the Cohesion Plus ‘A Legacy for Change’ event on Stephen Lawrence Day, 22 April 2021.
Date: 30 March 2021
New research from British Future, on attitudes among white and ethnic minority citizens to race, prejudice and inequality in Britain, identifies the common ground on which to build a positive agenda for change.
Date: 29 March 2021
Sunder Katwala examines new British Future research into how we talk about race, drawing on discussion groups held across the country and nationally representative polling.
Date: 14 March 2021
A preview of new research findings for British Future, submitted to the Race Commission and to be published in full later this month, suggest why conversations about race can feel difficult – but also how we can find common ground.
UNHCR backs 'return hubs' in boost to Labour plans to deport failed asylum seekers - @LBCNews report
UN backs 'return hubs' in boost to Labour plans to deport failed asylum seekers
The United Nations has thrown its support behind Labour’s so-called “return hubs” in a boost to Government pla...
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More than 100 refugee charities and NGOs have called for an end to "expensive and unsuitable hotel accommodation" for asylum seekers, reports @LBCNews
More than 100 refugee charities and NGOs call for end of using hotels to house asylum seekers
More than 100 refugee charities and NGOs have called for an end to "expensive and unsuitable hotel accommodation" for asylum seekers.
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Join us on April 23rd between 12.30pm and 2.30pm for our annual #Dartford #StGeorgesDay celebrations working with @dartfordbc and local schools supported by @ace_southeast #LetsCreate
‘UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal’, reports @BBCNews
UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal
The scheme would return illegal migrants who cross the Channel in exchange for the UK taking legal migrants.
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History was made on this day in 1979 when Mark and Neville Chamberlain became the first Black brothers to play in the same Football League side when they appeared for Port Vale in a 5-3 defeat at Wigan. #PortVale @SRTRC_England @kickitout @Alex_OxChambo @britishfuture @PFA
The government needs an Annual Migration Plan to end decades of incoherent, disconnected and unpredictable immigration policy.
We signed this letter to the Times alongside @instituteforgov, @britishfuture, @CPSThinkTank & @ukonward 👇
'Labour MPs urge digital ID for migration control' - @thetimes today
MPs said that the scheme could help target ‘off-the-books’ employment and allow people to ‘seamlessly’ engage with the NHS and other public services.
Labour MPs urge digital ID for migration control
MPs said that the scheme could help target ‘off-the-books’ employment and allow people to ‘seamlessly’ engage ...
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UK to host 40 countries for illegal migration summit - @BBCNews
Representatives from the US, China and France are among 40 nations joining a two-day summit in London aimed at tackling illegal migration.
Response to people smuggling was fragmented, says PM
UK-hosted talks, seen as the first of their kind, aim to increase international co-operation.
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There's still time to submit evidence to the commission. If you have insights, experiences, or ideas about how we can build more connected, cohesive & more resilient communities, the commission wants to hear from you!
Deadline - Monday 7 April
"I can't take care of my husband" - @BigIssue reports on the families forced apart by UK visa rules.
Families torn apart for not earning enough under 'unfair' visa rules: 'I can't take care of my...
British citizens must earn £29,000 a year to bring their foreign spouse to the UK on a family visa, regardless of their partner's salary.
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