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Policy 30 May 2023

How the Statutory Maternity Pay rules discriminate against low-paid pregnant workers

The rules current rules around SMP are not just unfair, but also are potentially discriminatory to pregnant workers in lower-paid jobs who fall sick in the 'relevant' period before birth.

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Policy 28 Mar 2023

Open letter to the government calling for urgent action to address exploitation of seasonal workers

The Work Rights Centre and 18 other organisations have written to the government following a damning investigation from VICE and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism revealing exploitation on British farms.

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Policy 20 Feb 2023

One year on: Reflections on advising Ukrainian nationals and their family members

Our Head of Immigration, Dmitri Macmillen, shares his perspective on the UK's response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, its successes and failures, and reflects on how the government can better support all migrant communities.

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Policy 16 Dec 2022

Reflections on DLUHC's Home for Ukraine Scheme funding update

The government has announced a new package of funding for the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. Although this move is welcomed, there is more work to be done to fine-tune the official response to the crisis in Ukraine.

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Policy 4 Oct 2022

Why benefits must rise in line with inflation

The Prime Minister's reluctance to rule out real-terms benefits cuts has troubled anti-poverty organisations, including our own. Failing to uprate benefits in line with the cost of living will push thousands of people into financial turmoil.

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