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Warning holidaymakers on modern slavery risks
The government released a statement warning young British holidaymakers of modern slavery risks, launching a Border Force operation to help “raise awareness of labour exploitation amongst young sun seekers.” But this statement – and the attention on working-holidaying Brits in tourist locations and their labour rights – reveals an attitude completely divergent from the government’s…
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New immigration and visa services contract outsourced to Sopra Steria
European IT firm, Sopra Steria, received a government contract to operate the United Kingdom’s digital visa service. The new service will deliver a streamlined application process from over 60 locations across the country, including 56 local libraries, according to the government announcement which can be read in full here. Sopra Steria is a European information…
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Understanding the EU asylum system
The Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament (S&D Group) has launched a communication campaign ahead of World Refugee Day. They will be posting weekly videos and articles disseminated on their social media outlets, focusing on the personal stories of four refugees: Arwa, Aurore, Hassibulah and Hussein. The aim is to show citizens and institutions…