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<p>The Government remains committed to ensuring that 22 June is a day of celebration
and recognition for the Windrush generation and their descendants. 2020 saw the second
provision of an annual £500,000 grant to support celebrations on 22 June as well as
longer term projects to ensure a lasting legacy for the Windrush generation. Earlier
in the year, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government approved
funding to be allocated among 49 charities, community groups and local authorities.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, officials worked with grantees to deliver their
project outcomes through online or virtual means to coincide with Windrush Day, and
by postponing some delivery until later in the year where necessary.</p><p> </p><p>The
Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) also worked with community
stakeholders to mark Windrush Day appropriately online and in the media.</p><p> </p><p>The
Government is committed to a firm, fair and humane immigration policy which welcomes
and celebrates those here lawfully, deters individuals from placing themselves at
risk of harm and exploitation in the hands of people smugglers and protects the taxpayer.</p><p>
</p><p>In common with other comparable countries, the UK has in place a framework
of laws, policies and administrative arrangements, introduced under successive governments
ensuring access to work benefits and services is permitted for those with the right
access to them.</p><p> </p><p>The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU
Withdrawal) Bill is primarily focused on ending the EU’s rules on free movement of
persons following the UK’s exit from the EU. It does not deal with general immigration
matters.</p>
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