We haven’t reported on our stats for a couple of years, so how are we doing? Our last update was back in July 2021, so we have a lot of catching up. TL;DR The LMP Blog has more users than ever more subscribers than ever, but people look at fewer articles. In the last 12 […]
Archive | July, 2023
Nominations for a Third Sector Representative to attend West Yorkshire Strategic Migration Group – deadline 31st July 2023
For the last 4 years, Ally at PAFRAS has been representing third sector partners from Leeds at West Yorkshire Strategic Migration Group. She’s been doing a cracking job, and wants to continue, but perhaps you’re interested in this role? This is what she has to say Migration Yorkshire works with VCS representation at sub regional […]
Asylum Matters update 19.07.23
By Jon from LASSN on 19th July 2023 in Activism & Campaigning, Destitution & Housing, Policy & Research, Resource
Still the best source of information on asylum and refugee issues we know of (And Asylum Matters folks should feel free to use this quote in one of their funding applications) Refugee Ban Bill The UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill – or the ‘Refugee Ban Bill’ – is now set to become law, having completed […]
West Yorkshire Sub-Regional Migration Group Minutes 8th June 2023
Asylum support rates are going up to £47.39 per week/£9.58 per week – July 2023
The Home Office have confirmed that asylum support rates are going up to £47.39 per week and allowances for those in catered accommodation to £9.58 per week.
Changes to Immigration Rules – July 19th 2023
Taken from CAB’s Expert Advice newsletter – which you can subscribe to directly What you need to know now We will look at the changes to the Immigration Rules for dependents of students and asylum seekers that took effect from 17 July. We will continue to cover other changes for families, workers, Ukraine and the […]
ESOL with childcare – from Leeds City Council – Autumn 2023 Dates
ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Leeds City Council – Learning English in Yorkshire and the Humber For Adults age 19+ (not already on a college ESOL course or at university) Do you want an English class with childcare for September to December 2023? Find classes near you Send your name, phone and […]
Free Zumba classes with Tima in LS9 – July to September 2023
Join our FREE ZUMBA CLASSES and step into your best self from mind to soul, with our amazing and talented instructors. Discover the happier and healthy you in a fun and easy way.
Streamlined Assessment Process – Online/Facebook scam alert July 2023
This alert refers to information covered in the Streamlined Assessment Process sticky on the LMP front page – and affects some Afghan, Eritrean, Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Syrian and Yemeni Asylum Seekers Via Mears Housing “our operational team have received information via a solicitor working with one of our service users that an online/Facebook scam is […]
Research Opportunity: LGBTIQ+ Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Religion, Queerness, and Asylum: Redefining Narratives in the UK A prevalent discourse in Western queer scholarship, politics, and NGOs has forged what’s known as a ‘homosecular’ framework. This term, introduced by Scherer in 2017, pertains to the expectation of secularism within the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, often linking rights and acceptance to […]
Asylum Matters update 05.07.23 – advocacy, resources and campaigns
Advocacy and campaigning initiatives Refugee Ban Bill The Refugee Ban Bill has continued to face fierce opposition in the House of Lords during Report Stage, which has seen the Government suffer a series of defeats on key amendments. These have included an amendment that would oblige the UK to comply with international law, supported by […]
Ukrainian Access to ESOL Questionnaire
By Jennifer Jennings on behalf of Clare Jackson (Migrant English Support Hub) on 7th July 2023 in Ukraine
Mary Begley, from the Migrant English Support Hub, is undertaking some research on behalf of Migration Yorkshire, about English for Speakers of Other Language provisions for Ukrainians. Your feedback is welcomed and you can share it using this link. There are 12 questions in all and the whole thing should take little more than 20 […]