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Despite living in Britain for decades, some of the Windrush generation lost their jobs, were refused medical care or even faced deportation threats because they lacked the proper documentation

Several events are being held to mark the day

Docking at Tilbury 75 years ago today, they had no idea of the difficulties ahead. This nation should salute their achievement, says Hugh Muir, Guardian executive editor, Opinion

Events will be held at the Port of Tilbury where the Empire Windrush ship arrived on June 22 1948.

The new programme coincides with the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush to the shores of England.

Marking the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush docking in Essex, a BBC documentary will follow the project, which King Charles III has commemorated in a book

Sir Trevor McDonald, Mel B, Alesha Dixon and Judi Love will also meet members of the Windrush Generation to hear their stories.

Marking the anniversary of the Empire Windrush docking at Tilbury, the hour-long programme will tell the story of those who left the Caribbean for a new life in Britain

June 22 marks 75 years since the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at London’s Tilbury Docks. Many were veterans of the second world war, invited to Britain to help rebuild. They brought with them a rich culture, shaping the future of British music, sport, literature and much more.

The Home Secretary said changes have been made to simplify the scheme for users and said it should be kept under the Home Office remit.

On the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Empire Windrush, the children of its passengers tell of an enduring legacy