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Set on reducing net migration at all costs, the immigration White Paper is a confused document that is soft on addressing exploitation
The government's flagship immigration policies rely on the assumption that it can safeguard against exploitation by reducing net migration. Not only is this unlikely to have the stated effect on exploitation, it may in fact exacerbate it.
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New hiring requirements for care agencies will not solve the Health & Care Worker visa crisis
We have written to the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee calling for greater scrutiny of these changes, and a broader package of reform to help the thousands of migrant care workers whose employers have had their licences revoked.
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As Russia increases attacks on Ukraine, safe and legal routes for refugees are needed more than ever
On the third anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, and with attacks increasing, the UK must reopen routes to Ukrainian family members and consider longer-term settlement.
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As evidence of exploitation of workers increases, the Seasonal Worker Interest Group calls for action
We have submitted evidence demonstrating the serious levels of abuse that workers are facing a submission to the Office of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (ODLME) as part of the Seasonal Worker Interest Group.
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What does the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill mean for exploited migrant workers?
In this short briefing, we examine some of the legislation's key features and offer three policies that would enable this bill to plug the gap in worker protections.
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