Why DO Brits talk about the weather so much? Saghar Khalid - who took part in the IRC's leadership course - braved the cold streets of London to get to the bottom of British culture… Aside from the rain, passers-by opened up about sarcasm, texting etiquette and saying sorry eight times a day.

For refugees, adjusting to a completely new culture can be isolating. The IRC’s Orientation for Newcomers programme provides them with the tools and knowledge needed to successfully integrate, including navigating public services and systems and accessing education and healthcare, including wellbeing support.