Refugee Council and Law Centres Federation have written to the Legal Aid Minister, Jonathan Djanogly MP, expressing concern at the government’s proposals to cut legal aid which will leave children without access to legal advice on immigration cases.

Harsh asylum policies are undermining the government’s strategy to protect women from violence. Such policies leave asylum seeking women open to violence and exploitation in the UK, the Refugee Council has warned.

The European Parliament has today voted in favour of quotas for women both in the boardroom and in political representation.

Tutors and coaches have until 31st March 2012 to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about tax that they owe and arrange to pay the tax, interest and any penalties due.