On 15 November 2023, the Supreme Court of the UK published its damning ruling which found the government’s long-dragged out Rwanda plan unlawful, and dismissed the Court of Appeal’s decision of April 2023.

Applying for a visa can involve paying a large fee. This article explains the process of applying for a fee waiver, so that you don’t have to pay

After receiving your refugee status, it can be confusing to know where you can access support, now that you are no longer seeking asylum. For instance, what do you do about how to get housing, social care, benefits, work, and bring family here?

On 26 September, we updated our Toolkit page on EEA Nationals to include legal changes to the EU Settlement Scheme. This blog outlines the key changes.

In August 2023, the Asylum Research Centre released a series of reports, commissioned by the UNCHR, on the treatment of the LGBTQI+ community in Egypt, Tunisia and Uganda.

On 21 July 2023, the High Court found that the Home Secretary (Suella Braverman, the head of the Home Office) failed to meet the minimum legal obligations to provide support to people seeking asylum in the UK. 

On 7 August 2023, the Home Office issued updated guidance on the circumstances under which an asylum claim can be treated as withdrawn. It is important to be aware of these changes and take steps to ensure that your claim is not withdrawn.

On 3 August 2023, the Refugee Council published a report on how the British government had failed to support Afghan refugees, since the fall of Kabul in August 2021. The report finds that the government failed to achieve their aims and promises to Afghan refugees, under “Operation Warm Welcome”. This blog outlines the key points highlighted in the Refugee Council’s report.