‘Destitution in the UK’ – new research by Joseph Roundtree Foundation shows alarming rise in destitution levels, with migrants disproportionately affected
The Joseph Roundtree Foundation (JRF) has released its third 'Destitution in the UK' report, which reveals an alarming rise in levels of destitution experienced by people living in the UK. The 2020 report, based on [...]
Human Rights Day Vigil – December 10th; a moment to come together and remember, reflect and bear witness to suffering and injustice in the immigration system
This year has been a year like no other. The impact of Covid-19 on our lives has been profound and far-reaching - no-one has been left unaffected by this deadly disease. As a network, we [...]
Joint-letter – New Home Office policy on rough sleeping and the increased risks of modern slavery
NACCOM has joined with 150 other organisations and individuals to voice our concerns about changes to immigration rules that could see non-UK nationals deported for rough sleeping. In a joint letter on December 1st led [...]
NACCOM statement on Home Office proposals to deport migrant rough sleepers
On Thursday 22nd October, the Government published a policy paper outlining a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. In Section 4: Additional grounds for refusal of permission to stay, there are proposals to revoke the [...]
NACCOM joins with leading homelessness charities to condemn the changes to immigration rules that could see migrant rough sleepers deported
New immigration rules targeting people sleeping rough will endanger lives, undermine progress in reducing homelessness and must be reconsidered. That is the message being sent today (November 5th) the UK Government by Crisis, Shelter, St [...]
#StopAsylumEvictions; No evictions into homelessness – our response to the Home Office decision on asylum evictions and call to action
As of the 15th September, the Home Office has resumed evictions from asylum accommodation for people with a negative decision in England, with plans to resume in Scotland and Wales in the future. We are [...]