More than 16,000 refugees unable to reunite with families in UK, says Refugee Council
Migrants on a small boat approaching Dover after crossing the Channel. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenMigrants on a small boat approaching Dover after crossing the Channel. It allowed a person granted refugee status to apply to bring immediate family members such as a spouse and their children under 18 to reunite with them in the UK.
- ▪Migrants on a small boat approaching Dover after crossing the Channel.
- ▪Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenMigrants on a small boat approaching Dover after crossing the Channel.
- ▪It allowed a person granted refugee status to apply to bring immediate family members such as a spouse and their children under 18 to reunite with them in the UK.
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Migrants on a small boat approaching Dover after crossing the Channel. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenMigrants on a small boat approaching Dover after crossing the Channel. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesRefugeesMore than 16,000 refugees unable to reunite with families in UK, says Refugee CouncilSuspension of family reunion route has left many stuck in conflict zones or using people smugglers to reach safetyDiane Taylor and Rajeev SyalMon 13 Jul 2026 02.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMore than 16,000 refugees have been unable to reunite with families in the UK, leaving them either stuck in conflict zones or resorting to using people-smugglers to reach safety, according to the Refugee Council.The government suspended the refugee family reunion…
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