Thursday, 26 March 2009

March, 26 2009

Victory for Gurkhas as the Government promises new settlement rules 'within three weeks'
The Government was today embarrassed into announcing a new policy on the rights of Gurkha veterans to live in Britain. Today Home Secretary Jacqui Smith agreed that the new rules would be set out within three... 
The Mail On Sunday - (26/03)

Woolas accused by MPs of 'crossing the line' in immigration stats row
) Immigration minister Phil Woolas 'crossed the line' when he accused independent statisticians of 'sinister' motives in publishing embarrassing immigration figures, MPs said... 
Daily Mail - (26/03)

NEW GURKHAS POLICY 'IN THREE WEEKS'
The Home Secretary has agreed to announce a new policy on the right of Gurkhas to settle in Britain within three weeks, the High Court was... 
Daily Express - (26/03)

Home Secretary opens new Gatwick immigration centre
Thursday, March 19, 2009, 14:00 Comment on this story Barbed wire fences, electric gates and burly officers all give the impression that Brook House is unlike any other immigration removal centre... 
This Is Surrey Today - (26/03)

Gurkhas resume settlement battle
The government may be "humiliated" into complying with a timetable to change its immigration policy on Gurkha veterans, a solicitor has said. Martin Howe, who represents the former soldiers, said since the Home Secretary has failed to come up with a settlement policy, a court may now impose... 
BBC - (26/03)

Restaurant fined for illegal workers
AN Indian restaurant in Winchester has been fined £30,000 for employing illegal workers. Balaka in Stoney Lane, Weeke, was handed the hefty charge by the UK Border Agency after a raid found half a dozen Bangladeshi employees working... 
Romsey Advertiser - (26/03)

EU calls for a clear strategy for banning FGM
The European Parliament has adopted a report that looks at bringing forward a clear strategy for banning female genital mutilation (FGM) on EU... 
Police Professional - (26/03)

Albanian murderer living in Mansfield closer to extradition
, 12:17 Comment on this story EXTRADITION is loom-ing for a convicted murderer who has been living in Mansfield despite being one of Inter- pol's most wanted... 
this is Nottingham.co.uk - (26/03)

£3 million recovered by UKBA
Up to £3 million in cash was recovered by the UK Borders Agency (UKBA) Joint Immigration and Crime Team yesterday, March 25, from an address in south east... 
Police Professional - (26/03)

Woolas challenged to admit UK population will hit 70 million
Figures buried in official document confirm dramatic rise in population Population explosion requires a new Birmingham to be built every two or two and a half years Phil Woolas is today challenged to confirm figures published by the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) which show that the UKs population will hit 70 million within the next 25 years. 
Balanced Migration - (26/03)

Bishop calls for free healthcare for UK asylum seekers
The poor psychological health of destitute asylum seekers has been highlighted by the Bishop of Ripon and Leeds who called on the UK government to take steps to address the... 
Religious Intelligence - (26/03)

Immigration raids net £3m
NEARLY £3 million in cash has been recovered and a number of arrests made during counter immigration crime... 
Evening Standard - (26/03)

A dangerous paranoia
The Home Office is attempting to sell the concept of ID cards to the public by claiming they are an essential weapon for controlling immigration I thought I would write a column about national identity cards in the context of civil liberties, inefficiency and... 
New Statesman - (26/03)

Butcher faces fine over immigrant
A butcher's shop in Coventry has been warned it could face a £10,000 fine after an illegal immigrant was found working... 
Meatinfo.co.uk - (26/03)