Did you know?

In 2005, 2965 unaccompanied children came to the UK seeking asylum.
Home Office, 2005

Over 300 languages are spoken by schoolchildren in London.
'Multilingual Capital', 2000

There are more than 500 refugee community organisations in London working to support refugees and asylum seekers.
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit, 2006

There are some 2000 supplementary schools in London, helping children with school subjects and teaching them the language, culture and history of their community.
The Resource Unit for Supplementary and Mother Tongue Schools, 2006

There are more than 200 carnivals and festivals held in London every year.
Greater London Authority, 2006

In the first half of 2006 one in four appeals against negative asylum decisions was successful. 
Home Office, 2006

In 2000-2005, more than 8000 articles mentioning asylum seekers appeared in the British tabloid press.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 2006

23% of asylum seekers and refugees have a degree or higher qualification gained before they came to Britain.
Department for Work and Pensions, 2002

It costs £250,000 to train a doctor, but only £10,000 to prepare a refugee doctor to practise.
British Medical Association, 2004