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‘Earned Settlement’ Consultation
What is the consultation about? The government is consulting on changes to settlement (also known as indefinite leave to remain). It is proposing new income and language requirements, as well as increasing the standard qualifying period from five to ten years. Under the plans, this timeline could be...
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Making inequalities visible: A joint call for accurate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller ethnicity data in the UK
This briefing, prepared in partnership with Roma Support Group, Liverpool Hope University and Lancaster University, sets out why the UK’s Ethnicity Harmonised Standard (EHS) should include a separate Roma category and disaggregate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller identities across national datasets. It...
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Housing rights and housing realities: how to make new housing rights effective
This briefing, prepared in partnership with University of Warwick and Central England Law Centre, draws from our research findings with marginalised groups, exploring why they struggle, what makes a difference and what is needed now to turn housing rights into a reality. The Renters Rights Act 2025...
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Sign up for our workshop on Supporting survivors of domestic abuse with homelessness applications
About the workshop The workshop will help you learn how to use the Domestic Abuse Act to support survivors of domestic abuse and help them get safe housing. We will look at the main provisions of the Domestic Abuse Act, particularly: updated definition of domestic abuse, the limitations of the Act...
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Pre-action protocols - What you need to know before starting a civil claim
Thinking of taking someone to court? You must follow the 'pre-action protocol' first. Learn about court procedure, how to write a letter before action, and avoid legal penalties. Free step-by-step guide. This information is about the law in England and Wales.
