We speak up against racial inequality across the UK.
Find all the latest major announcements, breaking news, press releases and commentary from the Race Equality Foundation on issues relating to inequalities in health and social care, housing and other public services.
For more information about any press release, email comms@racefound.org.uk or call the Communications team on 07593 454182.
Press releases
Statement on anti-Muslim and anti-migrant violence
The Foundation condemns the racist violence that we have seen on several cities over the past week. It is beyond obscene that the murder of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice [...]
Statement on the Police Race Action Plan
Yesterday, The Police Race Action Plan was published. It is the biggest coordinated effort ever across every police force in England and Wales to improve trust and confidence in policing among Black [...]
Race Equality Foundation statement on the Covid-19 Inquiry
We welcome the Prime Minister’s response on being committed to learning the lessons from the COVID-19 Inquiry. The Inquiry highlights what we already knew at the Foundation. The lack of preparedness and [...]
Race Equality Foundation congratulate new Prime Minister Keir Starmer
We welcome the announcement of the new Labour Government and congratulate the new Prime Minister on his role. The result shows that people have had enough and are calling for change. However, [...]
Earning trust: A Foundation for Health Equity Report launch
We are delighted to have supported the development of the report ‘Earning trust: a foundation for health equity’ The report is part of A Million Conversations, an international initiative by Sanofi [...]
Race Equality Foundation welcomes work on addressing the “building blocks” of health and wellbeing
The Race Equality Foundation are pleased to have been involved in the development of the Make Heath Equal campaign as urgent action is needed on the “building blocks” of health and wellbeing to tackle racial inequality. [...]
The Labour Manifesto 2024 – What this means for Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic individuals
The Labour Party manifesto is framed around change, stability and rebuilding the UK. Labour set out five missions in order to accomplish this: high growth, clean energy, crime reduction, reforming education and [...]
The Conservative Manifesto 2024 – What this means for Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic individuals
The Conservative Party Manifesto promises ‘Clear plan, bold action, secure future’, highlighting traditional conservative issues. The strapline expands on this saying, “On 4 July, choose lower immigration, lower taxes and protected pensions. [...]
For a fair deal: Liberal Democrats Manifesto 2024 – What this means for Black, Asian and minority ethnic individuals
Under the Liberal Democrats leader, Ed Davey, their manifesto has 5 themes: A fair deal on the economy A fair deal on public services A fair deal on the environment A strong [...]
Investigating experiences of racism in the Church of England
Over the coming months, the Archbishops' Commission for Racial Justice (ACRJ) will be investigating experiences of racism in the Church of England. The Commission will explore whether systems are in place to [...]
The Foundation’s CEO, Jabeer Butt, Featured in the ENDS Report 2024 Power List
The ENDS Report this week unveiled its latest Power List of the 100 UK environmental professionals who have made the greatest impact in the past two years. The publication’s flagship Power List, [...]
Alliance for Racial Justice statement: The political parties must make sure there is zero tolerance of racism in the upcoming general election
ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT THE POLITICAL PARTIES MUST MAKE SURE THERE IS ZERO TOLERANCE OF RACISM IN THE UPCOMING GENERAL ELECTION The general election has been announced for July 4th. [...]
New Director of Policy and Engagement Announced
The Race Equality Foundation is pleased to announce that Tracey Bignall has been promoted to Director of Policy and Engagement. Tracey's tenure at the Foundation began in 1997 where she has undertaken [...]
Invitation to tender to deliver external audit services to the Race Equality Foundation
Invitation to tender to deliver external audit services to the Race Equality Foundation As a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, the Race Equality Foundation is required to submit audited [...]
Zero tolerance of racism in general and in mayoral elections
ALLIANCE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT THE LEADERS OF THE MAIN POLITICAL PARTIES MUST MAKE SURE THERE IS ZERO TOLERANCE OF RACISM IN GENERAL AND MAYORAL ELECTIONS The Alliance for Racial Justice is [...]
The Children’s Commissioner’s Big Ambition
Just one in five children in England believe their views are important to the adults who run the country, while only 10% of teenagers believe they have the power to influence the [...]
Mental ill health costs society £300 billion every year
The economic and social costs of mental ill health in England reached £300 billion in 2022, according to new research from Centre for Mental Health and commissioned by the NHS Confederation’s Mental [...]
New reducing health inequalities guide for NHS trust boards
NHS Providers has today published a guide for NHS trust board members outlining their role in reducing health inequalities - supporting their overall aim for health inequalities to be viewed as part [...]
Mental health care failing children and young people
Latest CQC report exposes long waits, racial inequalities, and understaffing in mental health care The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently released report, reveals significant failings in mental health services for children and [...]
Race Equality Foundation responds to latest NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard
The latest NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) figures have been released. We welcome moves in a positive direction for improvement in workforce diversity and wellbeing. However, there is still much more [...]
New extremism definition unveiled by government
The UK government has today introduced a revised definition of extremism, targeting groups promoting violence, hatred, or intolerance. While not criminalising such groups, they will be denied government funding and access to [...]
Share for Better Care
Public feedback needed to help improve health and care services Today sees the launch of new Care Quality Commission and Healthwatch England campaign, Share For Better Care. They want people to give [...]
New Toolkit and evidence synthesis partnership
We are pleased to announce that the Race Equality Foundation is partnering with the National Children’s Bureau and the EPPI-Centre on a new toolkit for the Youth Endowment Fund. The YEF’s Toolkit [...]
Get your blood pressure checked
The NHS has this week launched a new national campaign to find the ‘missing millions’ who have undiagnosed high blood pressure. - Up to 4.2 million people in England could be living [...]
Report reveals biases in medical devices for minority ethnic people
A new report published today, Equity in Medical Devices: Independent Review, has unveiled troubling biases within medical tools and devices, putting minority ethnic people, women, and those from deprived communities at risk of [...]
