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We are recruiting for a new post – Programme Manager, Economic Justice, Birmingham. Through its Economic Justice programme, we are supporting a growing movement for economic systems change in…
Citizens' Commission on Islam, Participation and Public Life
Citizens UK launched the Citizens' Commission on Islam, Participation & Public Life in September 2015, and will be holding public hearings across the…
New Beginnings Fund opens for local groups working with refugees and asylum seekers
In response to the ongoing refugee crisis a new £525,000 fund has been launched by a number of charitable trusts…
Agenda report says hidden violence "blighting women's lives"
Around 1.2 million women in England are living with the impact of ‘extensive’, lifelong physical and sexual abuse and violence,…
Shaw Review says detention process for immigration detainees in need of "urgent reform"
A ‘Review into the Welfare in detention of vulnerable persons’ has just been published by the Shaw Review. The report made 64…
How (not) to talk about Europe
Voices for both ‘In’ and ‘Out’ campaigns in the EU referendum are failing to connect with the undecided voters who…
Prison segregation units – a warehouse for people with mental health problems and a refuge of choice for some
According to a new Prison Reform Trust report Deep Custody: Segregation Units and Close Supervision Centres in England and Wales…
New report highlights uncertain times for mothers and babies in prison
A new report: ‘Enhancing Care for Childbearing Women and their Babies in Prison’ launched by Action for Prisoners’ and Offenders’…
IPPR report says the Government can tackle EU freedom of movement without Treaty change
As the European Council president warns David Cameron that a four-year ban on migrants claiming in-work benefits will be the…
Why ethnic minorities see immigration differently
“The idea of being bothered about immigration made me laugh! I’m from Birmingham. It’s never been a concern of…
Freedom of Movement and Welfare
A new report 'Freedom of Movement and Welfare: by think tank IPPR says that the government is highly unlikely to…
Today is Equal Pay Day
According to the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings by the Office for National Statistics, the pay gap for men…
New briefing highlights promising work by Police and Crime Commissioners to reduce women's offending
With the government “committed to further improving the treatment of female offenders and reducing the number of women in custody”[i],…
Fairbanking Foundation scheme praises 11 financial firms for helping customers manage their money
A 'fair banking' scheme backed by Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has praised products offered by 11 financial firms, including Barclays…
Labour exploitation can be combatted through labour inspection says new FLEX report
FLEX (Focus on Labour Exploitation) have published a new report today 'Policy Blueprint: Combatting Labour Exploitation through Labour Inspection', ahead…
New report on the politics of immigrations asks what party leaders can learn from the outcome of the 2015 General Election
A new report by independent, non-partisan think tank, British Future, 'The Politics of Immigration' finds that most voters wanted the main…
