We often speak about standards of proof and burdens of proof in legal cases or different types of applications. This blog outlines what they mean.

There has been a significant increase in the number of evictions from Home Office asylum accommodation for those who have refugee status. Read on to find out why, and what to do.

On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary announced the government’s new ‘five-point plan’ designed to reduce immigration to the UK. This blog outlines the cruel changes which have been suggested.

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2023, the Home Office issued updated guidance on the circumstances under which an asylum claim can be treated as withdrawn. It is important to be aware of these changes and take steps to ensure that your claim is not withdrawn.