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Integration

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

We need to think about integration and social connection in a new way – refusing to divide people into ‘Them and Us’, whether that’s about migrants, ethnic minorities or British Muslims.

We put forward concrete ideas to make integration an ‘everybody’ issue, shaping a ‘New Us’ so we can all feel part of a country that is closer, kinder and more connected.

British Future was one of a broad coalition of voices calling for the 2020s to be a ‘Decade of reconnection’ – and is now an integral part of the Together Coalition carrying this work forward.

British Future is the secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration. Click here for more information on the APPG.

New asylum toolkit highlights local authorities’ innovative approaches to welcoming

New asylum toolkit highlights local authorities’ innovative approaches to welcoming Date: 19 February 2024

A new toolkit for local authorities showcases innovative ways in which councils are providing support to people seeking asylum.

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The UK’s Hong Kongers have skills we need – but still struggle in the UK jobs market

The UK’s Hong Kongers have skills we need – but still struggle in the UK jobs market Date: 22 November 2023

New research finds the UK’s Hong Kongers are educated and keen to integrate – but need support to realise their employment potential

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Remembrance culture clash ignores the shared history we mark together

Remembrance culture clash ignores the shared history we mark together Date: 9 November 2023

Amplifying culture clashes over demonstrations undermines efforts to bring people together through remembrance, writes Sunder Katwala

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Realising the power of events

Realising the power of events Date: 25 January 2023

A new report from Spirit of 2012’s Power of Events inquiry explores how to ensure that major events have the greatest possible impact on social connection, prosperity and wellbeing.

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Welcoming groups express ‘deep concern’ at violence towards consulate protester

Welcoming groups express ‘deep concern’ at violence towards consulate protester Date: 18 October 2022

Following violence towards Hong Kongers protesting at the Chinese consulate, organisations have written to the Government urging them to protect free speech in the UK.

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A taste of Lewisham – and the history of migration

A taste of Lewisham – and the history of migration Date: 30 September 2022

Situated between a Foot Locker and a TK Maxx in Lewisham Shopping Centre lies The Migration Museum, which has made […]

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Events like Commonwealth Games and Jubilee can bridge divides and bring people together – new report

Events like Commonwealth Games and Jubilee can bridge divides and bring people together – new report Date: 12 August 2022

A new report examines how major sporting and cultural events can help bridge divides, connecting people from different backgrounds and building a shared and inclusive identity.

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England’s Lionesses can help build an inclusive pride at Euro 2022

England’s Lionesses can help build an inclusive pride at Euro 2022 Date: 6 July 2022

As the women’s Euro 2022 football tournament takes place across England, Sunder Katwala looks at the power of football to help bridge divides and build a shared and inclusive identity.

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MPs across politics urge end to penalising Hong Konger students with high fees

MPs across politics urge end to penalising Hong Konger students with high fees Date: 31 May 2022

MPs and peers from across political divides have joined civic society and higher education voices to urge the government to stop penalising Hong Kongers by granting home fee status to BN(O) visa holders as soon as they arrive in the UK.

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