Belonging, Heritage, and Celebration at The CAE St David’s Day is more than a date on the calendar — it is a moment to reflect on what it means to be part of Wales. It is a celebration of our shared heritage, our culture, and the values that bind us together. At The CAE, we see St David’s Day as an opportunity to explore what our Welsh story truly means: creating spaces where everyone feels they belong, where traditions are shared and respected, and where new voices and experiences can...

The Human Cost of the UK’s New Settlement Proposals In November 2025, the Home Office launched a public consultation titled “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement” , with responses due by 12 February 2026 . This blog outlines what is being proposed, who will be affected, what we are hearing from people on the ground, and why these changes risk causing lasting harm. At first glance, the title suggests reform rooted in equity and integration. In practice, the proposals amount to one of the most...

Sector Briefing Purpose The Home Office has launched a consultation titled “A Fairer Pathway to Settlement.”  The title is profoundly misleading. What is being proposed is not fair — it is one of the most restrictive overhauls of the settlement system in decades, a shift that will deepen inequality, prolong insecurity, and push already vulnerable people into further hardship .  For organisations working in migration justice, anti-poverty, health, youth, women’s rights, and community support,...