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
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
Annual immigration statistics were released today showing that the number of people seeking asylum in the UK who have waited longer than six months for…
Refugee ActionFebruary 28, 2019
Ministers have committed to reviewing the current policy banning people seeking asylum from working in the long-awaited White Paper on immigration. Alongside our partners in…
Refugee ActionDecember 19, 2018
Responding to the Home Secretary Sajid Javid's statement in the House of Commons this afternoon that he will be reviewing the current ban which prevents…
Refugee ActionDecember 5, 2018
Responding to the publication today (29 November 2018) of the Home Office's latest Immigration Statistics which show that the number of people waiting over six…
Refugee ActionNovember 29, 2018
Responding to the publication of the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration's report into asylum accommodation in the UK , Stephen Hale, Chief Executive…
Refugee ActionNovember 20, 2018
