Immigration regulations can have a profound impact on the lives of this community in the United Kingdom. The Prisma took to the streets to hear the views of immigrants on the changes to immigration policy that came into effect on 8 April. New immigration measures are generating mixed reactions. The Prisma series: “UK Borders and Lives”.
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The sound of salsa across borders
Arriving in Britain as a child, has spent decades building a vibrant salsa legacy in London, creating a community that keeps Latin sounds alive even in challenging times. Her story reveals the rewards of preserving cultural identity while adapting to life far from home. Clelia Frondaroli The first thing […]
Raids and the daily fear of undocumented immigrants
Home Office operations in stations, restaurants and workplaces are increasing anxiety among migrant workers. Support groups distribute legal guidance and denounce discriminatory practices as obtaining legal status in the UK becomes increasingly difficult. Olga Briasco At the entrance to one of the London Tube lines, police from the […]
Precarity, silence and invisibility in the cleaning sector
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 […]
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 […]
















