Latest Windrush coverage
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Mel B ‘heartbroken’ by Windrush scandal victims’ fight for justice ↗
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The five-year plans that turned into lifetimes: Windrush elders’ stories ‘open door’ for young people ↗
Diane Abbott Readmitted to Labour After Years of Turmoil — Restoring a Powerful Voice for Windrush Justice ↗
Windrush Commissioner Given Oversight but Cannot Overturn Home Office Decisions ↗
Late Windrush victim’s compensation to fund prize for British Caribbean playwrights ↗
Windrush Victims Still Face Confusion and Trauma From Home Office Despite £127m in Compensation Payments ↗
Independently edited Windrush reports
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Glenda Caesar: after 20 years in the NHS, the Windrush scandal took a decade of work
Glenda Caesar lost her job, faced rent arrears and rejected a low initial compensation offer. Her parliamentary evidence and campaigning explain why survivors demand a different scheme.
Melissa Sigodo investigated the Windrush payouts – and the fight for legal help
Independent journalist Melissa Sigodo’s reporting documents compensation refusals, the lack of funded legal assistance and Vanderbilt McIntosh’s case.
What the compensation figures reveal: thousands of Windrush claims ended with no award
The National Audit Office figures, Ombudsman complaints and claimant experiences reveal why trust in the Windrush Compensation Scheme remains contested.
Paulette Wilson: the grandmother threatened with deportation after 50 years in Britain
Paulette Wilson spent most of her life in Britain yet faced detention and removal. Her decision to speak publicly helped expose the Windrush scandal.
Commissioner calls for independent legal support for Windrush claimants
The Commissioner is urging the Home Office to fund legal assistance before compensation decisions and at review.
Compensation scheme inquiry raises concerns about the claims process
Parliamentary evidence across seven compensation schemes highlights distress and difficulties gathering evidence.
Windrush Commissioner confirms new advisory board
A new advisory board brings experience in legal work, equality and community engagement to the Commissioner's office.