Britain wouldn't be Britain without refugees

Watch: Gary Lineker's history lesson

Match of the Day presenter and ex-footballer Gary Lineker learns about the contributions of refugees from comedian Jo Brand and actress and refugee Yasmin Kadi in our new film.

Fish and chips: a national icon

Learn more about why we are shining a light on the little-known history of this national icon.

Little known history of fish and chips
Gary Lineker gets a lesson on Fish and Chips and finds out how they were brought to the UK by refugees.
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Can you guess these refugee creations? Take the quiz.
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Why is Gary Lineker being schooled by Jo Brand about fish and chips?
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Refugees make our community stronger

Whether it's bringing us fish and chips or working for the NHS, when we welcome refugees, we stand to gain so much.

Anxhela's story
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Mohand's story
Meet the refugee actor bringing peace into a London family's home.
Md Mominul Hamid's story
Meet the asylum-seeker delivering food to vulnerable people in Newcastle.

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Everything you need to know about refugees. Plus, the human stories behind the statistics.
What is the definition of a refugee?
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Migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers: What's the difference?
Often confused with one another, these terms do not mean the same thing. We explain the differences in this post.
What are safe routes in the UK? Four common myths explained
What are these ‘safe routes’ in the UK and how do they work? We explain four myths that threaten the safety of refugees...
How to help refugees in the UK and beyond
There are several ways that individuals can help support refugees within their own communities, across the UK, and overseas.
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Watch: Gary Lineker's history lesson

Fish and chips: a national icon

Little known history of fish and chips

Can you guess these refugee creations? Take the quiz.

Why is Gary Lineker being schooled by Jo Brand about fish and chips?

Refugees make our community stronger

Anxhela's story

Mohand's story

Md Mominul Hamid's story

Learn more about refugees

Refugee facts and statistics

What is the definition of a refugee?

Migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers: What's the difference?

What are safe routes in the UK? Four common myths explained

How to help refugees in the UK and beyond

Rwanda Plan explained: Why the UK Government should rethink the scheme