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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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Spring Statement 2022: Universal Credit claimants hanging by a thread
The Chancellor of the Exchequer promised to help working families in his Spring Budget. But, by overlooking benefits claimants, he fails to help those struggling to get by.
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NINO denied: How an expired EUSS share code denied one EU national her ability to work
After successfully obtaining pre-settled status, Radka* began the process of applying for a national insurance number (NINO). This is how Covid, Brexit, and digital barriers coalesced to force her into unemployment.
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The war in Ukraine is the biggest humanitarian crisis since WWII. It's time the UK offers a humanitarian response
As Russian military forces launched a devastating attack on Ukraine, individuals, organisations and governments around the world mobilised to prioritise and tackle the most urgent humanitarian challenges.
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