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: 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.
Date: 19 February 2024
A new toolkit for local authorities showcases innovative ways in which councils are providing support to people seeking asylum.
Date: 15 November 2023
Reaction to the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that the government’s Rwanda scheme is unlawful.
Date: 20 October 2023
The Rwanda scheme, argues Sunder Katwala, is primarily a distraction from the question of how this government, or the next, can build a functioning asylum policy.
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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