Today, the APPG on Migration and the APPG on Poverty and Inequality have published our new joint report:
The Effects of Recent Changes to Immigration, Asylum and Refugee Policy on Poverty and Inequality.
Read the report here: appgmigration.org.uk/appgs-p…@APPGPoverty
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Today, the APPG on Migration and the APPG on Poverty and Inequality have published our new joint report:
The Effects of Recent Changes to Immigration, Asylum and Refugee Policy on Poverty and Inequality.
Read the report here: appgmigration.org.uk/appgs-p…@APPGPoverty
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We received 41 written submissions and heard powerful oral evidence from organisations, experts and people directly affected by the proposed changes.
Thank you to everyone who shared their expertise and experiences to inform this inquiry.
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This follow-up inquiry builds on our 2024 report on immigration policy and poverty. Since then the Government has proposed major changes to the UK's immigration and asylum system, alongside commitments to reduce child poverty, end homelessness and strengthen social cohesion 🧵(2)
Following feedback from stakeholders, we’ve updated the timelines for our call for evidence.
The deadline for submitting new evidence has been extended to 13 May 2026.
For existing, previously published research, we encourage submissions by 14 April 2026, where possible.
📢 Call for Evidence: The APPGs on Migration & Poverty and Inequality are inviting submissions of new evidence on the potential impact of recent changes to UK immigration and asylum rules on poverty in the UK.
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📢 Call for Evidence: The APPGs on Migration & Poverty and Inequality are inviting submissions of new evidence on the potential impact of recent changes to UK immigration and asylum rules on poverty in the UK.
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appgmigration.org.uk/call-fo…
The deadline for submissions is midnight on 14 April 2026. For full guidance on requirements, scope and how to structure your submission, please visit our website.
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The event outlined the proposed settlement reforms and their likely impact on workers, families and employers, and aimed to support parliamentarians in engaging with constituents and the consultation process.
The session drew on expertise from trade unions, legal experts, and individuals with lived experience, with contributions from UNISON, ILPA, Barnardo’s, the Skilled Workers Justice Alliance, and Vialto.