Language barriers are making asylum seekers suffer all over again

"Education is neither Eastern nor Western, it is human." - Malala Yousafzai  View this email in your browser De-skilling is something almost all the asylum seekers have to do once they enter the UK. Many highly trained people will find themselves taking the first job available to them, and for those hoping to continue or enter higher education there can often be barriers to achieving this. Our lead item today hears from some of the in this position and highlights the impact it is having on their lives. Latest Articles      Language barriers are making asylum seekers suffer all over again   On Nov 18, 2016 09:52 am Lack of access to higher education is making life even harder for asylum seekers in the UK Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   The problems of cheap, high strength alcohol   On Nov 18, 2016 08:59 am This animation from the Institute of Alcohol Studies explains how cheap, high strength alcohol products sold at low prices, have a devastating impact on underage and dependent drinkers' health, contributing to over a million hospitalisations and 23,000 deaths each year in England alone. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     BASC raise licensing concerns with Northern Ireland justice minister Significant delays in the processing of firearms applications were also on the agenda Read more... »   Gross mortgage lending £20.6 billion in October Gross mortgage lending held steady in October Read more... »   Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences