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Prince William hails Windrush generation as he meets one of first arrivals 75 years ago

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

Daily Mirror

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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 Conversation

Moving Windrush compensation scheme would cause delay, says Braverman

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.

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The children of Windrush: ‘They told us: you’re people of the world, that’s what matters, not skin colour’

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

The Guardian - UK

Windrush: Almost £63m paid out but hundreds of claims still in system

As of May, 302 claims had been in the system for at least 12 months, including 154 for over 18 months.

The Independent UK

A bit Caribbean, a bit British. We millennials owe it to the Windrush generation to embrace both

Everyone should hail those pioneers, but I also feel a personal responsibility to create a life that celebrates their spirit, says writer Natalie Morris

The Guardian - UK

Windrush scandal rumbles on 5 years after UK government's apology

It's been five years since the U.K. government apologized and promised to compensate legal residents who were caught up in an immigration crackdown

The Independent UK

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How the Windrush generation transformed music in Britain

There was a black musical presence in Britain many centuries before the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at London’s Tilbury dock.

The Conversation

Unravelling the Windrush myth: the confidential government communications that reveal authorities did not want Caribbean migrants to come to Britain

In the twilight hours of June 21 1948, a weathered five-deck troopship transporting 1,027 passengers moored off Gravesend on the south bank of the river Thames. That evening, immigration officials would begin carefully processing those aboard. The following afternoon, passengers would walk off the gangplank, finally stepping foot on British…

The Conversation

Hundreds of Windrush victims waiting over a year for compensation on ‘callous’ scheme

One victim of the Windrush scandal said the Home Office should not be in charge of the compensation scheme

The Independent UK

Windrush victim who became homeless says compensation fight ‘worse than hell’

Speaking ahead of 75th Windrush anniversary, Fitzroy Maynard tells how he lost his home after being unable to prove he had the right to work

Evening Standard

Home Office accused of institutional racism over ‘inefficient’ Windrush scheme

The scheme was set up after a scandal which saw people with a right to live in the UK lose access to work and be wrongfully detained or deported.

The Independent UK

There can be no ‘moving on’ from the Windrush scandal

Letters: Readers respond to the closure of a unit to reform the Home Office and Suella Braverman saying that the Windrush crisis is behind us

The Guardian - UK

‘I didn’t expect to be a part of history’: one man’s Windrush story

Alford Gardner, 97, recalls his arrival in Britain 75 years ago, where the ‘damn cold’ was the only thing that bothered him

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The Independent UK

Windrush campaigner fears Home Office could wind up compensation scheme

Patrick Vernon repeated calls to make the scheme independent, saying it is not appropriate to have the ‘perpetrators’ of the scandal run the scheme.

The Guardian - UK

Unit tasked with reforming Home Office after Windrush scandal being disbanded

Exclusive: Staff say ‘there’s a lot still to do’ and worry decision signals ‘rolling back’ on promises of change

Daily Mirror

Royal Mail issues stamps to mark 75th anniversary of Windrush arrival

The company has collaborated with five Black British artists to produce eight illustrations for the collectible stamps as the country is set to mark the 75th anniversary of MV Empire Windrush

The Independent UK

Denise Lewis praises strong women in her life as she collects damehood

The 50-year-old Olympic champion said her work-hard ethic springs from her mother and Windrush-generation roots.

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The Independent UK

King praises Windrush portraits as ‘wonderful record of very special generation’

Charles and Camilla hosted a Buckingham Palace reception for members of the Windrush generation.

Daily Mirror

King Charles hails 'very special' Windrush generation during poignant palace event

King Charles and Queen Camilla have held a reception at Buckingham Palace today to mark the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush - and welcomed those from the Windrush generation as well as their descendants

The Conversation

The forgotten migrant ships that came before Windrush in 1947

Wind back the hours, the days and months, a year –

The Conversation

Ivor Cummings: the forgotten gay mentor of the Windrush generation

The most familiar version of the story of the Windrush generation excludes LGBTQ+ people. It describes how (presumed) heterosexual men from the Caribbean, seeking economic opportunity, arrived on the HMT Empire Windrush and later spawned – literally and figuratively – the generation of black Britons to follow.

The Independent UK

Windrush report: Britain has made progress on race but more must be done

Almost half of white British respondents and 60% of ethnic minorities said they believe it is easier to ‘get on’ in Britain if you are white.

Evening Standard

Windrush 75: our pick of London’s best cultural events and celebrations

From concerts, to exhibitions, to talks, to workshops, London has a full roster of events to celebrate 75 years of British-Caribbean culture

The Independent UK

King says celebration of Windrush arrivals ‘crucially important’ ahead of BBC documentary

The 75-minute BBC programme marks the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush in the UK more than 70 years ago

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