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 is proud to be a founding member of the Together coalition, which works to bring people together and bridge divides, to help build a kinder, closer and more connected society. To inform Together’s work, British Future conducted ‘Talk/together‘, the UK’s biggest-ever conversation about what unites and divides us and what could bring us closer together. Nearly 160,000 people took part. For more information see www.together.org.uk
British Future is also the secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration. Click here for more information on the APPG.
Date: 19 February 2024
A new toolkit for local authorities showcases innovative ways in which councils are providing support to people seeking asylum.
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
Date: 9 November 2023
Amplifying culture clashes over demonstrations undermines efforts to bring people together through remembrance, writes Sunder Katwala
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.
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.
Date: 30 September 2022
Situated between a Foot Locker and a TK Maxx in Lewisham Shopping Centre lies The Migration Museum, which has made […]
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
www.thetimes.com
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.
www.bbc.co.uk
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.
www.bigissue.com
Great to hear from Sunder Katwala of British Future at Full Council tonight.
Excited to see the results of the commission he’s chairing on Newham’s diversity and rapid pace of change 📝
I was also proud to announce @sundersays as chair of a new commission on belonging & inclusion. In a time of division, Newham is stepping forward to lead on cohesion, belonging & tackling inequality.
Uk govt considering plan to send failed asylum seekers to overseas ‘migrant hubs’
Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to overseas 'migrant hubs'
Labour's strategy to tackle small boat arrivals comes as a number of migrants were pictured arriving in Dover on Saturday.
news.sky.com
We know that sport strengthens communities and helps bring people together, so we’re pleased to hear of the relaunch of @BelongNetwork’s #PowerOfSport toolkit, supporting coaches and organisations to design inclusive sports programmes.
https://sport.belongnetwork.co.uk/
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