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<p>The government is committed to tackling loneliness and published its first loneliness
strategy on 15 October 2018, bringing together the government, local government, public
services, the voluntary and community sector and businesses to identify opportunities
to tackle loneliness and build more integrated communities.</p><p>The government recognises
that learning English is essential in enabling refugees to rebuild their lives. We
are working closely across government to develop a new strategy for English for speakers
of other languages (ESOL) in 2019, which will provide a shared vision for all publicly
funded English language provision, including addressing the needs of refugees.</p><p>We
know that language skills are crucial to help people integrate into life in England,
as well as to break down barriers to work and career progression. This is why we support
adults in England through the Adult Education Budget to secure the English language
skills they need. The Home Office and the Department for Education have also provided
£10 million to enable refugees resettled through the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement
Scheme to access additional classes.</p>
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