Commenting on the quarterly immigration statistics released by the Home Office on 22 August 2024 and relating to the year ending June 2024, Imran Hussain, Executive Director of External Affairs at the Refugee Council, shared insights on the current situation. Asylum Backlog: Over 118,000 men, women, and children are waiting for an initial decision on … Read more
What are the Key Findings? A new report finds that dangerous journeys to the UK will not decrease but become even riskier. Vulnerable refugees are afraid to engage with services and are at risk of harm and exploitation. The Rwanda plan is causing distress, panic, and fear among refugees. Why Will Journeys Become Riskier? Despite … Read more
115,575 people seeking asylum will be stranded in “permanent limbo” by the end of 2024 Cost Implications: Impact on Taxpayers Estimated cost: Up to £6.2 billion annually for accommodation expenses alone Refugee Council’s Warning A new report from the Refugee Council highlights the potential consequences of the UK Government’s Illegal Migration Act and Rwanda Plan, … Read more