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Seasonal work after the war in Ukraine
Using Home Office entry clearance data we focus on Seasonal Worker visas, examining what the latest immigration trends tell us about workers’ countries of origin and how this information can be used to improve workers' rights.
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Battling misinformation as a new arrival on the Homes for Ukraine scheme
While people in the UK are working hard to welcome and support those fleeing the war in Ukraine, misinformation from sponsors and employers alike can cause unnecessary strain.
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EUSS digital-only status remains an issue for two in five EU citizens
Months after the EUSS deadline closed, the digital-only status remains a problem for a significant minority of EU citizens, demonstrating how digital literacy remains a national challenge.
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In her own words: Why exploited and undocumented Ukrainians like me need protection now
Oksana* came to the UK in August 2021 on a Seasonal Worker visa, determined to work hard to improve her life in Ukraine. But the farm exploited her, and she was left in immigration limbo following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Matais and the phoenix company
After Matais* successfully sued his former employer at an Employment Tribunal for unpaid wages, he was forced to pay bailiffs to recoup what he was owed. But the bailiffs found the company insolvent, leaving Matais a victim of phoenixing.
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