Saturday, 22 August 2009

A selection of recent media reports

Why immigrants?
Pete Wishart, an SNP MP, wants a fresh wave of immigrants to be allowed to come to Scotland (your report, 27 July). 
The Scotsman (21-Aug-2009)

International crack down on identity fraud
A new fingerprint sharing deal with Canada and Australia will boost the fight against identity fraud, the Home Office announced today.
Home Office Press Office (21-Aug-2009)

Raid on Weston restaurant nets illegal immigrants
Officials from the UK Border Agency found two illegal immigrants after raiding an Indian restaurant in Weston-super-Mare. The team visited Pappadoms in Milton Road, at about 7pm, on Friday, August 14.
This is Bristol (21-Aug-2009)

The mythical European Umma
Given that only about 4% of the EU's population is Muslim, why is the fear of a coming Eurabia so strong in certain...
Guardian.co.uk (21-Aug-2009)

Australia To Strengthen Student Visa Applications
(RTTNews) - The Australian government in Canberra is set to tighten its visa policy to ensure only bonafide and genuine students come to the country for higher studies in the wake of a sharp rise in student visa applications, reports say.
Quote.com (21-Aug-2009)