What we’ve been up to
Justice First Fellowship Opportunity
Praxis has been successful in an application to the Legal Education Fund (LEF) to host a Justice First Fellow (JFF) at Praxis. The fellowship has been running since 2014 and provides a route for aspiring social justice lawyers to become qualified solicitors whilst working at a host organisation.
We will be joining a wide range of esteemed organisations to host a fellow including Coram Children's Legal Centre, JustRight Scotland and South Yorkshire Refugee Law and Justice. The application process is now open and you can apply through the LEF portal.
Earned settlement: what we know so far
The Government has announced major changes to settlement, also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). These changes could affect how long many people have to wait for settlement and what they need to show before they can get it.
This explainer sets out what we know so far, who could be affected and what we are still waiting to find out.
A Migrant's Guide: Now online and connecting people to support
NEW: A Migrant's Guide is now available as a free web app. Access trusted guidance, search for local services, discover opportunities and community activities, and find support wherever you are.
How we’ve been advocating for children living in poverty
For the last two years, we’ve been advocating for migrant children living in poverty alongside leading children’s charities. Read more about the work we’ve done and what we’ve acheived.
How we built a mass lobby and what we’ve learnt
On the 11th March 2026, more than 500 people took part in a mass lobby in Parliament on the Government’s earned settlement proposals speaking to around 100 MPs. Ella, Campaigns Coordinator at Praxis, reflects on how we did it and what we’ve learnt.
Praxis’ statement on the local election results
As predicted, billionaire-backed Reform UK secured huge wins in the local elections. Voters delivered a verdict that this Government simply cannot ignore: surging to the right doesn’t win support, it drives people away.
How we’re driving change in temporary accommodation
We’ve co-created an interactive training for professionals supporting migrants living in temporary accommodation, developed with people who have lived experience of temporary accommodation.
Home Office settlement proposals threaten to keep 90,000 children in poverty
New independent analysis commissioned by the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Partnership and carried out by Landman Economics and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) estimates that the Home Office’s proposed ‘earned settlement’ rules could prolong poverty for up to 90,000 children of migrant workers by 2029.
Over 500 people gathered in Parliament to urge MPs to reject ‘disastrous’ immigration overhaul
Praxis coordinated a major mass lobby in Parliament on 11th March alongside Citizens UK, Migration Exchange, the Royal College of Nurses (RCN) and Unison.
Explainer: statement and consultation on “earned settlement”
On Thursday 20th November, the government published a statement and a consultation on their planned changes to settlement in the UK (also known as indefinite leave to remain or ILR). In short, they plan to make settlement harder to achieve for most people who are in the UK on a visa. Learn more.
Praxis launches nationwide network on migrant homelessness
We’re excited to share that the Pan-London Migrant Homelessness Network has relaunched as the Migrant Homelessness Network, now with nationwide reach.
A Migrant’s Guide: What’s in it and why it matters
Teya, Support Coordinator and co-creator of A Migrant’s Guide, Praxis’ latest resource, explains why it was needed, what’s in it, and what we’ve learnt.
100 organisations sign Praxis’ open letter to Home Secretary
Praxis has coordinated an open letter to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper signed by over 100 refugee, migrant, and racial equality organisations urgently calling for a meeting.
Podcast Feature: Minnie Rahman on Pod Save the UK
Praxis CEO, Minnie Rahman, joined journalist Coco Khan and comedian Nish Kumar on Pod Save the UK, to discuss Labour's Immigration White Paper and what it means for the people we work with.
Praxis’ statement on the Immigration White Paper
This morning, the government published their long-awaited Immigration White Paper. In it, they announced plans to make it even harder for people living and working here to secure permanent settlement - Indefinite leave to Remain. Read our full statement.
Praxis’ statement on the Spring budget
On 26th March the Chancellor announced an enormous £6.4bn in cuts to health and disability benefits by 2029/30. These cuts put the government’s commitments to cutting child poverty and tackling homelessness at serious risk.
Introducing A Migrant's Guide: An Interactive Guide to support you through your immigration journey in the UK
Praxis launches A Migrant’s Guide: An Interactive Guide to support you through your immigration journey in the UK. For migrants, by migrants. This incredible new resource aims to help people access services, build community, and take care of themselves before and after securing immigration status.
Report Launch: Every Child is Equal
Praxis and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) reveal the harmful impacts of being excluded from childcare support on migrant families in the new report - Every Child is Equal, Bridging the Childcare Gap for families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NPRF).
Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali MP visits Praxis
Rushanara Ali MP, Minister for Homelessness and Democracy, visited Praxis and met with staff and group members last Friday (28th February).
Campaign action: message from migrant parents played across Westminster ahead of Child Poverty Strategy Deadline
With a van and a loud speaker, we screened a video from migrant parents in front of the Home Office, Department for Education, and the Department for Work and Pensions – the Departments with the power to make change for migrant children living in poverty.