John*, from the Middle East, is like many people seeking asylum in the UK. He is unable to follow Government guidance because of where he…
Refugee ActionMay 5, 2020
Refugee Action has responded to the latest immigration figures, which show 58% of people awaiting an initial decision on their claim had waited more than…
Refugee ActionNovember 28, 2019
Refugee Action has joined with more than 100 other organisations in a letter to Victoria Atkins MP, to set out our strong concerns about the…
Refugee ActionNovember 5, 2019
Thirty-nine people have been found dead in lorry container in Grays, Essex. Stephen Hale, Chief Executive at Refugee Action, said: “Though we don’t yet know…
Refugee ActionOctober 23, 2019
Two thirds (67%) of business leaders agree that the Government should lift the ban which blocks people seeking asylum from working, with a majority (64%)…
Refugee ActionSeptember 16, 2019
New research published today by the charities Refugee Action and NACCOM, the No Accommodation Network, has revealed that vulnerable people refused asylum in the UK,…
Refugee ActionSeptember 5, 2019
In response to today’s Spending Review announcement from the Chancellor, Stephen Hale, Chief Executive of Refugee Action, said: “Just a few short weeks ago Sajid…
Refugee ActionSeptember 4, 2019
Commenting on the government’s announcement of a new refugee resettlement programme Stephen Hale OBE, Chief Executive of Refugee Action, said: “Conflict and persecution scar our…
Refugee ActionJune 17, 2019
New figures released today by the charity Refugee Action reveal that cuts to funding for English lessons for refugees is leading to isolation, loneliness and…
Refugee ActionJune 12, 2019
Refugee Voices
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Safaa
Today marks our one year anniversary in the UK – a country of extraordinary history and civilization; a country that is Great by any standards;…
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Haider
Haider is first and foremost an artist. But in war-torn Iraq, art didn’t pay the bills. So, having learnt English thanks to his English teacher…