The second wave of immigration of many South Americans to the UK comes accompanied with better working and living conditions. Ecuadorians are one of the migrant groups that are finding a new opportunity in London after escaping the Spanish crisis. Ramón Alabau According to details from the Office […]
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SOAS cleaners call for an end to bullying and victimisation
On Thursday the 4th of July a decision will be made on whether the cleaning staff at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London will become directly employed by the university itself. They have dubbed this day “SOAS Cleaners’ Independence Day”. On the […]
Cristina: “If you don’t know your rights, they may be abused”
Cristina is one of a generation of Latin American immigrants who emigrated to Spain as a child and who now, thanks to her Spanish nationality, can build a future for herself in other EU countries. She is a relatively recent arrival to the city of London, arriving from Madrid […]
Gunter Silva: “In London no one stops to lend a hand”
In a collection of short stories, Peruvian writer Gunter Silva brings together the experiences of Latin American immigrants through the characters depicted in his tales, set in the British capital. Benjamin Serra Originally from Peru but having lived in London for eight years, Gunter Silva Passuni is a young author […]
21st Century slaves in the UK
Although this form of human exploitation was outlawed in the UK 200 years ago, many people continue in servitude in this country. Mafias force immigrants to work without pay or rights and in sub-human conditions. – – Miriam Valero – Thousands of people get up to work all day as […]