Refugee chefs land work at unique south London cafe

Refugee chefs land work at unique south London cafe

Refugees are working as chefs at a south London cafe that connects communities through the ‘universal language of food’. Plateful Cafe, on Lewisham Road, not only serves up delicious grub, but also... Read more »
Change in refugee housing policy could spark homelessness ‘crisis’ in South London – South London News

Change in refugee housing policy could spark homelessness ‘crisis’ in South London – South London News

A homeless charity worker has spoken out about the Government’s recent refugee policy changes, which he says are about to cause a “crisis” in homelessness for hundreds of asylum seekers. After being... Read more »
Figures show Ukraine refugee numbers in east London boroughs

Figures show Ukraine refugee numbers in east London boroughs

As of March 31 this year, 2,544 arrivals had been placed across east London boroughs. They arrived under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, launched by the government after Russia’s invasion of its neighbour. More than... Read more »
The Southbank Centre marks 25 years of Refugee Week – South London News

The Southbank Centre marks 25 years of Refugee Week – South London News

An artist has collaborated with a group of young asylum seekers to create a bold and joyful artwork, and it is about to go on display. To mark 25 years of Refugee... Read more »
#London: In a Joint Statement, @CAREGlobal, the Norwegian Refugee Council , … – Latest Tweet by IANS India

#London: In a Joint Statement, @CAREGlobal, the Norwegian Refugee Council , … – Latest Tweet by IANS India

#London: In a joint statement, @CAREGlobal, the Norwegian Refugee Council (@NRC_Norway), and @save_children said they would be unable to continue their work “without our female staff” and sought that women be allowed... Read more »
Refugee couple running London Marathon to raise funds for Ukraine

Refugee couple running London Marathon to raise funds for Ukraine

A TV host and winner of Miss Ukraine International 2016 and her partner, who fled Russian bombs and found refuge in the UK, are set to run the London Marathon to raise... Read more »
Ukrainian refugee kicked out of sponsor home after one month – South London News

Ukrainian refugee kicked out of sponsor home after one month – South London News

By Tara O’Connor, Local Democracy Reporter A Ukrainian refugee was kicked out of her sponsor’s home in Croydon just one month after arriving in the country from her war-torn home. The woman... Read more »
Home Office backs down over travel costs for Eritrean refugee sitting GCSEs | UK news

Home Office backs down over travel costs for Eritrean refugee sitting GCSEs | UK news

The Home Office has backed down part way through a high court hearing after an orphaned teenage asylum seeker from Eritrea feared she would be unable to sit her GCSE exams next... Read more »
Partygate news – live: Boris Johnson told he is ‘toast’ as refugee scheme ‘pouring goodwill down drain’

Partygate news – live: Boris Johnson told he is ‘toast’ as refugee scheme ‘pouring goodwill down drain’

Watch live as Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer at PMQs Boris Johnson has been told he is “pretty much toast” if handed a Partygate fine, as the prime minister endured a grilling... Read more »
Parish cllr from Little London shares his experience from volunteering at refugee centre Korczowa

Parish cllr from Little London shares his experience from volunteering at refugee centre Korczowa

A HUSBAND and dad of two from a village near Tadley who volunteered at a refugee centre in Poland says it was heart-breaking and emotional to see thousands of Ukrainian refugees leaving... Read more »