Building broad public support for refugee protection in the UK is key to defending the protection framework and achieving
policy change.
How can voices in civil society and politics make the case for refugee protection to those who are sceptical about the asylum system and whether Britain can cope with the scale of the crisis?
British Future disseminates research into public attitudes and messages that resonate with persuadable sceptics, to help organisations working on refugee protection communicate more effectively.
We are proud to be part of Refugee Week each year.
Date: 18 September 2025
New evidence shows how a ‘routes & returns’ approach could combine control and compassion to reduce small boat asylum crossings.
Date: 10 July 2025
Channel migrant returns deal is a breakthrough, but there are concerns that small scale may limit impact
Date: 10 July 2025
Year 8 drama students at Eden Girls’ School, Waltham Forest explore the topics of immigration, home, belonging and identity in their play ‘The Migration Diaries’.
Date: 29 October 2024
New research on the challenges facing BN(O) Hong Kongers in finding work and dealing with the cost of living in the UK.
Date: 23 October 2024
Housing people seeking asylum in hotels is expensive, often unsuitable and can become a flashpoint for community tensions. What are the alternatives?
Date: 12 September 2024
Leading voices on community cohesion urge the government to address the ‘vacuum on communities policy’ after this summer’s riots, with a new publication setting out a 12-point agenda for change.
Date: 14 July 2024
The public is ready to give the Labour government a chance with its proposed immigration reforms – and there may also be political space to go further
Date: 22 April 2024
The Rwanda scheme could only be seen as successful if it leads to small boat arrivals falling by half, according to a new poll.
Date: 17 March 2024
New polling for British Future finds public support for amendments to the Safety of Rwanda Bill proposed by the House of Lords.
‘UK net migration 20% lower in 2024 than first thought, ONS says,’ reports BBC. Estimate now 345,000.
New net migration stats published next Thursday expected to show further fall.
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Shabana Mahmood’s hard line on asylum risks repeating Tory failures, warns @sundersays in @easterneye [1/2]
We're delighted to be judged among the five 'highly commended' runners-up for this year's Think Tank of the Year Award. @SmartThinktanks
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]
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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
