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: 28 July 2023
The Government has yet to identify any viable solutions to the challenges facing Britain’s asylum system of asylum, writes Sunder Katwala – yet its critics are setting out alternative proposals.
Date: 13 March 2023
New research finds an appetite to extend the welcoming approach of the Homes for Ukraine scheme to other groups of new arrivals.
Date: 6 March 2023
The Government is repeating its impossible promises of last year to tackle Channel crossings – when it should be looking at practical solutions.
Date: 18 February 2023
A new report sets out ‘real world’ proposals for reforming UK asylum and reducing Channel crossings – in contrast to the Government’s ‘impossible promises’.
Date: 19 April 2022
Sunder Katwala sets out why the government’s scheme to send people seeking asylum in Britain to Rwanda misreads the mood of the country – and will fail as a policy
Date: 29 March 2022
Michael Gove is urged to extend Britain’s warm welcome to Afghan refugees still waiting for homes, in a letter from a broad coalition today.
Date: 14 March 2022
British Future Associate Fellow Jill Rutter writes about why her family has decided to offer a home to a Ukrainian refugee; and what the government needs to do to get this new scheme right.
Date: 14 March 2022
Public support for welcoming refugees is part of a broader warming of attitudes to immigration that pre-dates the Ukraine crisis, according to the latest wave of the Ipsos/British Future Unbound Immigration Tracker.
Date: 14 March 2022
The latest attitudes tracker survey presents a nuanced and somewhat hopeful picture of public attitudes towards asylum and refugees – and a counter to those arguing that the public demands only the toughest approach.
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.
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 📝
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