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…

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…

Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes was the latest person to be called to answer the Home Affairs Select Committee about detention.  Detention Action has gathered responses by members of advocacy group Freed Voices, made up of individuals who have been through the detention system. Their answer to Minister Nokes’ testimony, in video format, can be seen…