BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day condemned as ‘historically ignorant’ by Professor Alice Roberts Faith-based segment, which airs during the ‘Today’ programme, has attracted controversy in the past The Independent UK · Aug 3
No apology needed for Robert Jenrick Letters: Anne Johns says the world needs people who call out xenophobia and racism when they hear it, Mark de Brunner wonders how the truth can be objectionable, while Steven Julians says this is political incorrectness gone mad The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Charity boss offers ‘olive branch’ to Jenrick in migration comments row The BBC apologised to Robert Jenrick after Krish Kandiah suggested the Tory MP was xenophobic during a broadcast. Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025
Theologian in Jenrick xenophobia row says pair ‘could work together’ Exclusive: Krish Kandiah invites Tory shadow minister to help him ‘de-escalate fear and anger’ after BBC controversy The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025
BBC apologises to Robert Jenrick over suggestions he is xenophobic Shadow justice secretary accuses corporation of also smearing millions of worried citizens as ‘xenophobic’ The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
BBC apologises to Robert Jenrick for Radio 4 'xenophobia' claim The shadow justice secretary accused the BBC of smearing ‘millions of worried citizens as ‘xenophobic’ for their completely understandable fears’ Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025
BBC apologises over Thought for the Day ‘xenophobia’ claim against Jenrick Corporation says Krish Kandiah’s criticism of senior Tory not appropriate for faith-based radio segment The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025
BBC pulls popular radio show segment after guest calls Robert Jenrick 'xenophobic' THE BBC has pulled a segment from a flagship radio show after a guest called Robert Jenrick “xenophobic” ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025
Refugees fleeing Sudan conflict urge UK to 'treat us the same as Ukrainians' While refugees of Russia's war can get a visa in 48 hours, there is no scheme in place for those in Sudan where more than 700 have been killed since fighting began Daily Mirror · May 20, 2023
Recreate UK’s Homes for Ukraine scheme for Sudan refugees, urges one of plan’s architects Krish Kandiah wants same help given to Ukrainians offered to Sudanese families fleeing civil war The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023
UK's 'stop the boats' threat sparked rush of channel crossings, researchers told Dr Krish Kandiah of the Sanctuary Foundation last week visited the country on a “fact-finding mission”, and said: "All these factors have been decades in the making. They need serious time and investment into undoing. But there are solutions." Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2023
Charity workers' mission to learn why Albanians make perilous journey to UK Researchers from the Sanctuary Foundation, led by Dr Krish Kandiah are set for a “fact-finding mission”, seeking to find ways of discouraging young people not to make the dangerous journey. Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2023
Homes for Ukraine ‘thank you’ payments to be raised after one year of hosting Councils will also receive money to help prevent homelessness among arrivals and to acquire more homes for people fleeing conflicts. The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022
Ukrainian refugees and hosts petition UK government for housing support More than 4,500 people sign petition asking for help for those struggling to find independent accommodation The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022
Belfast Live · Jun 15, 2022 Meet the Hong Kongers enjoying a new life in Northern Ireland Belfast is set to roll out the red carpet for the newcomers at a Friendship Festival this weekend
Manchester Evening News · May 26, 2022 Manchester one of the first cities to host ‘friendship festival’ The welcome event for newly arrived people from Hong Kong takes place on Saturday