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‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’

Today on International Women’s Day, Migrateful’s Founder Jess reflects on the role that UK immigration policy plays in producing vulnerability in migrant women and why this needs to end. Her research conducted during her migration policy masters at the LSE last year found that some migrant women are faced with…
Migrateful
5 mins · March 8, 2024
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Are boats to blame for the UK’s record net migration figures? Migrateful’s Founder responds to the Farage Show

Migrateful’s Founder Jess Thompson was asked to appear on the Nigel Farage show to talk about net migration figures hitting a record high. She turned the opportunity down but decided to write this blog post instead which explains why net migration to the UK is the highest on record, why…
UK
5 mins · November 23, 2023
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Impact of UK’s New Immigration Plan to Crack Down on Students & Families

Brexit has signalled a new trend in the UK's approach to immigration, and the recent change of administration has done little to alter this roadmap. This increasing drive to stop immigration into the UK just reached new heights with the most recent proposal, presented by Home Secretary Suella Braverman, which…
UK
5 mins · March 7, 2023
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The Ukrainian Refugee Crisis & the UK: Another Reminder of Britain’s Long-Standing Inhumane Treatment of Asylum Seekers

Olusegun Akinfenwa writes for London Immigration Lawyers and Immigration Advice Service, UK-based law firms offering global immigration services and legal representation for refugees and asylum seekers. You can find Olusegun on Twitter too: @akinfenwa_segun Britain has been identified as one of the worst places for refugees in western Europe, and…
UK
5 mins · March 17, 2022
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Why Can’t we #lifttheban? Questioning the UK’s Work Ban on Asylum Seekers

Last week, a government advisory body called for the end of the UKs work ban on asylum seekers. The Home Office insist on its benefits, whilst #lifttheban supporters raise concerns about modern slavery, cost to taxpayers and the urgent need for frontline staff.
UK
5 mins · December 22, 2021
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