Seven jobs in four months, language barriers, workplace abuse and precarious living conditions shaped a young Spanish actor’s arrival in Scotland. Sharing life with people from different countries profoundly changed his understanding of migration and cultural diversity. María Marzo “I never thought that my ideas and personal values […]
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Dreaming and moving to London to escape precarious work
Unstable contracts, low wages and workplace pressure shaped a Spanish graduate’s experience before emigrating. In London, he is trying to build a future through temporary jobs, persistence and gradual cultural adaptation. Javier Duque Before his final university exams in June last year, Miguel Angel, realised that it was […]
New immigration rules expose deep divisions in Westminster
Immigrants will feel the toll of tougher immigration rules from now on, and for those in power -in Parliament and government- they are the surest way to protect themselves from the backlash of the consequences these changes might have. But to what extent do they understand the suffering of the […]
The unfamiliar city where Rafael learned to trust again
After losing his job in Spain, an Ecuadorian migrant moved to the UK without contacts or clear plans. Unexpected support from strangers transformed his experience abroad and reshaped his understanding of friendship and solidarity. He is 44-years-old and is exhausted despite his robust stature – he is a little […]
Between the mist of a multicultural city and nostalgia
The collapse of construction sector forced a Colombian electrician to start again in the UK. Between cleaning shifts and family sacrifices, he struggles to maintain stability while hoping one day to return to Spain. This Colombian cleaner has been in London for many years. One of the worst aspects […]
















