Britain’s cleaning industry contributes millions to the economy while many employees endure unpaid hours, humiliation and exhausting workloads. Foreign workers and older staff are among those facing the greatest difficulties in the sector. (The Prisma memoirs) Virginia Moreno Molina Pay below the minimum wage, discrimination and anxiety about […]
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A Mexican in London: the challenge of studying far from home
Pablo Arcila left a stable position in the Mexican government to study at the London School of Economics. While he values the city’s openness and multicultural life, he admits the distance from family and the cost of living remain challenging. Around 298,000 students from outside the EU were enrolled […]
Between cultures: British identity, multidiverse roots
The story of a student born in London highlights tensions between integration and cultural heritage. From racial remarks to debates surrounding immigration and Brexit, her experiences reflect the complexities of an increasingly diverse Britain. Michelle Gooden-Jones Her paternal grandfather, although born in Zanzibar, was originally from India with […]
Immigration in the UK: tougher to come, tougher to stay
The United Kingdom’s new migration rules tighten visa conditions, reduce rights and strengthen state control in the name of security. Driven by political pressure, these measures increase legal uncertainty and disproportionately affect foreign workers and key sectors reliant on migrant labour. Pablo Munoz In his essay on Democracy […]
Latin Americans claim their place in British politics
The Latin American community has been gaining strength in British society for many years now. Ahead of the local elections on the 7th of May, many new leaders want to have a say in politics and to bring visibility to immigrants who have been hidden for too much time. […]
















