Right now, people seeking asylum are banned from working.
This pushes people into poverty, costs the tax payer millions & means businesses are left struggling without workers👎
Get your local businesses to join the call to #LiftTheBan
@refugeecouncil releases new data today in the appalling asylum backlog. A third waiting up to 3 yrs and nearly one in ten up to 5 years. Clearing the backlog is vital and would make a real difference to the lives of those we work with. https://t.co/d8D6DTY3lW
On November 24th 2021, 31 people lost their life trying to cross the Channel.
Tonight this doc explores how this tragedy - the worst in modern times - unfolded.
This year’s @JohnLewisRetail advert was co-created with people who have lived experience of the system - and it shows. For once, we’re not subject to lazy stereotypes. Rather, we’re portrayed as human beings with whole identities, interests, & complex emotions. Usually, when the/
Not only is #BritishTheatre the breeding ground for some of the best Film & TV around, but every £1 invested makes £3 for the UK economy.
#InvestInTheArts#TheCrown
🎭 🎨 🎬 Newcastle artists, performers, audiences & supporters of the arts... We are crowdfunding! Please support our campaign to open a creative arts hub in Newcastle & help release more funding! You can help make this happen 👏 🙏https://t.co/oGsvOmu2IV
#BohoArtsCrowdfund
We're calling for a kinder, fairer approach to supporting refugees. Why? Because it's the right thing to do.
Any organisation or business can join the #TogetherWithRefugees coalition - theatres to ice cream makers, faith groups to schools. Join us👇
https://t.co/sJ2IG0S17N
Saw midsummer nights dream @northernstage tonight. Please go check it out. Funny, riotous, surprising and great for those who think they don’t love Shakespeare. Highly recommend. Do it. Only on til Saturday. There some £10 tickets an all.