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Examines lived experiences of Roma people in England and Wales, covering migration and settlement patterns, access to public services, and aspects of identity and sense of belonging within UK communities.
Full Fact clarifies that migrants intercepted at sea do not automatically receive refugee status; the Home Office confirmed rescued individuals must still apply for asylum through the usual procedures, contrary to social media claims.
Full Fact finds that some eligible asylum seekers received support before a 2003 court case linked to Keir Starmer, countering online claims that he “won the case that gave illegal migrants access to UK benefits”.
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration is seeking evidence from anyone with knowledge of the Home Office’s child safeguarding arrangements, to inform an inspection into the treatment of children within the migration and borders system.
Announces a new UK‑Cambodia agreement to strengthen intelligence sharing between law enforcement aimed at dismantling online scam centres and improving cross‑border action against organised fraud operations.
Full Fact finds Reform UK’s claim that the UK’s foreign‑born population rose 143% in a decade is incorrect and likely conflates a different 20‑year estimate; the 143% figure is far too high for a ten‑year change.
UK statement to the UN Security Council urges international focus on helping people move beyond prolonged displacement, emphasising support for refugees and durable solutions at the multilateral level.
Full Fact corrects a Liberal Democrat claim, noting small boat crossings of the Channel occurred before the Brexit referendum, so crossings did not start only after the vote to leave the EU.
Will Somerville is described as UK director of Unbound Philanthropy, a US-based grantmaking foundation, with a long background in migration policy, senior fellowship at MPI, visiting professorship at Sheffield and over 60 migration-related publications.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation is hosting a webinar on 18 November (12–1pm) to advise communicators on framing discussions about housing and immigration and how public thinking can be navigated.
The Immigration Advice Authority is changing its competence assessment process to better support advisers, strengthen assurance of adviser competence and improve the applicant experience under the new arrangements.
Stirling Council corrected an outdated claim that asylum seekers in catered accommodation receive a weekly payment of £8.86, following Full Fact’s fact‑check that the figure on the council website was misleading.