The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders is asking for input on the rationale and authority for the Home Office’s service charges on asylum, immigration, nationality and customs functions. The Chief Inspector is calling for stakeholders’ evidence on these services, especially those with first-hand knowledge or experience on Home Office charging for services. The inspection will look […]
By Jilna Last week, MRN facilitated a workshop for members of the Nigerian Schools Foundation on the Know Your Rights guide. We hope to do more workshops like this one, set up to promote a wider community-level understanding of the hostile environment and to link migrant issues with racism, LGBTQ+ rights and other intersectional issues.
by Fabien Cante This week, Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced the creation of a new visa category to enable “startup” entrepreneurs easier entry into the UK. The announcement comes in the midst of London Tech Week, and it’s hard not to suspect the government is relaxing its immigration policy to attract big, international investors. The
Location: Birmingham Salary: £17,868 p.a. (initial appointment for one year with possibility of extension subject to further funding) 0.8 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) – 32 hours a week Closing date for applications Friday 22nd June 2018 at 5pm. Interviews – Friday 6th July 2018 Based at: Office in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, with some occasional travel
In a ruling last week, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that all member states must recognise same-sex spouses’ residency rights under EU law. The ruling concludes a six-year battle by Adrian Coman, from Romania, and his American husband, Claibourn Robert Hamilton, to get their marriage legally recognised in Romania. As
The Centre for London published a new paper titled London Identities, which explores how understandings of identity and belonging shapes the capital. Researchers Nicolas Bosetti and Tom Colthorpe use an introduction and three chapters to examine the “London identity”, amidst a diversifying population and deepening inequality. The report maintained that “London identities remain strong” –
By Rita Chadha The Windrush scandal had us talking about immigration for the past months, but are we really having a bold new conversation on the topic? In the past eight years, there has been a scramble to reach the “middle ground” in public opinion – the group of people who neither violently oppose immigration,
A reminder that MRN is consulting you on our future projects, collaborations and work in London. MRN continues to advocate for the rights of all migrants in the capital, and we would be grateful for your input. You will have the option of being entered into a prize draw where your organisation could receive £100 in vouchers, as
The government published the latest quarterly report showing the total number of fines for illegal working handed down to employers. This latest instalment is backdated from October to December 2017. The figures are available for the whole country and are broken down by region, providing a national overview on the issue. The report can be
