Statement and blog | Repeal of the Vagrancy Act
This week (June 10th) the Government committed to fully repealing the Vagrancy Act 1824. The legislation, which criminalises rough sleeping and begging, will finally be repealed in 2026, after being enshrined in law for more [...]
We’re recruiting | External Affairs Manager (permanent role)
NACCOM is recruiting a new permanent External Affairs Manager to lead the work of our small but highly impactful External Affairs team. About the role: NACCOM is a national network of over 135 frontline [...]
Jobs across the network – June 2025
Organisation: Asylum Matters Job Title: Campaigns Manager, Yorkshire and Humber Hours: Full time - 35hpw Location: Hybrid, home based with office time in Leeds. Open to flexible working across Yorkshire and Humber Salary: £37,689PA Deadline: [...]
Launching our Annual Survey 2025
Today we’re announcing the launch of our 2025 Annual Survey, which enables us to track the scale and impact of destitution in the asylum and immigration system through our frontline network. The survey will go live [...]
Our response | The Government’s proposed use of ‘return hubs’
We are deeply concerned and dismayed by today’s announcement that the Government plans to pursue so-called ‘return hubs’ for people who have been refused asylum. Whilst the Government has not yet made clear how [...]
Our response | The Government’s new immigration white paper
Today [12th May] the Government has published it’s new immigration white paper – Restoring control over the Immigration System – laying out a blueprint for reform to the UK’s immigration system. Whilst the focus [...]