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This is an interesting new report on #migrants and #discrimination in the UK: https://migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/briefings/migrants-and-discrimination-in-the-uk/ It says that the majority of the foreign-born population think that the UK is welcoming for migrants and that migrants can get ahead if they work hard. Do you agree? ... See more

This briefing examines migrants’ experiences of discrimination due to their ethnicity, nationality, religion, language or accent. It also presents experimental data on labour market discrimination against migrants and children of migrants. Key Points Migrants may experience discrimination for diff... ... See more

Victims of slavery in London are often #migrants. The number of victims is up: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/30/number-of-slavery-victims-in-london-up-tenfold-in-five-years This global city needs to do more to eradicate this problem. ... See more

Committee demands overhaul of how police and mayor’s office handle problem

The Migration Advisory Committee #MAC has recently published a report on the #pointsbasedsystem: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/migration-advisory-committee-mac-report-points-based-system-and-salary-thresholds. It briefly mentioned reform of the sponsorship system “to minimise burdens on employers”. That will be key! ... See more

The MAC responds to the Home Secretary's commission into a points-based system and salary thresholds for immigration.

We agree with these business leaders that the Government needs to make the system for work migration more flexible. Reduced salary and qualifications requirements; reform of the sponsorship system; and introduction of an unsponsored route - these are all interesting ideas: https://www.cbi.org.uk/media/3968/240120-b5-and-ta-immigration-letter-to-home-secretary.pdf ... See more

Too many young Londoners lack immigration status and too little is done to help them: https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/final_londons_children_and_young_people_who_are_not_british_citizens.pdf #helpingmigrantsinlondon ... See more