Tuesday, 28 July 2009

A selection of recent media reports

Italy's immigrants despair at new laws
Proponents of Italy's new anti-immigration laws say they are a much-needed response to a serious problem, but critics say they recall the policies of the fascist dictator, Benito Mussolini, reports the BBC World Service's Madeleine Morris in Milan.
BBC News (27-Jul-2009)

Outreach service wins £394,000 lottery grant
AN outreach service in Sale Moor has been awarded a Big Lottery grant totalling £394,000. Led by Trafford Citizens Advice Bureau, in conjunction with Age Concern Trafford, Trafford Carers Centre, Trafford Law Centre, VCAT and two solicitors firms, Trafford Advice Partnership will offer advice and outreach...
South Trafford News (27-Jul-2009)

Fancy a British passport? Just move to Scotland: Home Office's 'absurd' new plan to tackle immigration
Immigrants who want a British passport will have a better chance if they agree to move to Scotland under absurd new Home Office plans. Concerns about a huge expected increase in the population over the next 20 years have forced the Government to propose a points-based system for those seeking citizenship.
Daily Mail (27-Jul-2009)

Scam cricketers foil immigration
Immigration officials have been stumped by scamming cricket teams from the Middle East who arrange matches but go on the run rather than play, it has emerged.
Bognor Today (27-Jul-2009)

Soar points
SCOTLAND faces a massive influx of immigrants under Home Office plans that encourage them to live north of the border.
The Sun (27-Jul-2009)