In this Deep Dive, we explore the findings of Focus on Labour Exploitation's (FLEX) latest report on the challenges faced by asylum seekers in the UK as they navigate the complex process of gaining permission to work.

Through compelling interviews with asylum seekers and support workers, the report sheds light on critical barriers such as limited access to information and legal aid, lengthy waiting periods, job restrictions, and difficulties proving the right to work.

We also discuss the impact of these challenges on asylum support and accommodation eligibility. Tune in as we examine FLEX's recommendations for reform, including the call for an automatic right to work after six months, and the urgent need to protect the rights of asylum seekers in the UK.