A selection of recent media reports
Migrants hold fifth of low-skilled UK jobs says ONS
The number of low-skilled workers born outside the UK more than doubled between 2002 and 2011, according to the Office for National Statistics
BBC News (26-May-2011)
David Cameron warns on Arab spring extremism
The Arab Spring could breed "poisonous extremism" and immigration if wealthy nations do not step in to help fledglin
The Independent (26-May-2011)
More foreigners in low-skill jobs
One in five workers in low-skill jobs was born outside the UK, figures showed today. The number of low-skill jobs, such as some of
The Independent (26-May-2011)
Polish population in the UK soars from 75,000 to more than HALF A MILLION in 8 years
The number of Polish people being born in the UK has increased from 75,000 to
Mail Online (26-May-2011)
Net immigration hits six year high
Immigration flows have hit their highest level for six years in a major blow for the Coalition pledge to cut numbers.
Telegraph.co.uk (26-May-2011)
Why can't we throw him out? Mugabe torturer who pulled out man's teeth with pliers granted asylum in Britain because of ..
HIV positive henchman and si
Mail Online (26-May-2011)
Failed asylum-seeker jailed for attacking Liverpool University student on the street
A FAILED asylum seeker was put behind bars for a predatory sex attack on a
Liverpool Echo (26-May-2011)
£150K BID OVER ‘HURT FEELINGS’
AN AFGHAN refugee has launched a legal bid for £150,000 compensation from the Home Office because his feelings were hurt after being h
Express.co.uk (26-May-2011)
NOW GAG IS SLAPPED ON NAMING MIGRANT THIEF ...IN CASE IT HARMS HIM
MAGISTRATES yesterday refused to name and shame a serial teenage immigrant thief – because it c
Express.co.uk (26-May-2011)
Taxpayer picking up £800 a night bill to hold just one illegal immigrant in a police cell
POLICE are charging the taxpayer more than £800 per night for each illegal im mi
Mirror.co.uk (26-May-2011)
Migration Surge Prompts EU Visa Curbs
Nations risk losing visa-free travel to Europe if they have a sudden surge in asylum-seekers, the European Commiss
OfficialWire (25-May-2011)
Press Releases
Immigration Close to Record Levels Non UK born workers increase by 1.7 million in ten years 26 May, 2011
Today’s new figures
Net migration in the year to last September was the highest for 5 years at 242,000, up 96,000 on the previous year. This is close to the record level of 260,000 set in the year to June 2005.
British emigration was unchanged from last year at 43,000 but was still low compared to pre-recession levels.
Net EU migration increased by 40,000 but still represented only 25% of net foreign immigration. Net non EU migration rose by 54,000 to 215,000.
Reasons for MigrationImmigration for formal study has trebled over the last decade. In the year to September 2010 about 241,000 gave their main reason as study, an increase of 30% from the previous year.
The number who gave their reason as work related was 190,000, 20% below the peak seen in 2008.
Foreign workersThe number of non UK born workers has increased by 1.7 million over the last decade while the number of UK born workers fell by 223,000. The employment rate of UK born workers has fallen by 2% since the first quarter of 2007 while that of non UK born has increased by 1%.
CommentCommenting Sir Andrew Green, Chairman of Migration Watch UK said, "This sharp rise in immigration comes as a shock. These figures show just what an enormous task the coalition government has inherited as a result of Labour’s mass immigration policy. Firm measures are now absolutely essential. The impact on British born workers is a particular concern that has been brushed under the carpet for too long.”
The Impact of Immigration on Traffic Growth and Congestion in England 18 May, 2011
Britain’s transport infrastructure, already one of the most congested in Europe, is set to become even more crowded in the next 25 years as a result of immigration. For the same reason the cost to business and other road users of traffic congestion on England’s roads will be £5 billion higher each year by 2025, says a new report, ‘Migration and Road Transport in England’(Briefing Paper No 1.28) out today from think - tank Migrationwatch.
At its current rate the UK population is projected to increase by around 10 million between 2008 and 2033, with around seven million of that total due to immigration. Out of this number four million will be aged 17 or over by 2033, perhaps adding nearly three million to the driving population of the UK. ‘If the Government fails to substantially reduce immigration levels, England can expect unprecedented traffic congestion as economic growth continues and the population soars to the highest level in its history.’ said Sir Andrew Green, Migrationwatch chairman.
‘Our report once again shows that for most people the abnormally high immigration levels experienced during the Labour years is not just about whether or not immigration adds a fraction of a percentage point to GDP,’ he said. ‘For them it is about the often unsettling and uncomfortable consequences of mass immigration on the everyday quality of their lives. Just one of these is their ability to travel for work and leisure in tolerable conditions.’
Sir Andrew said that continued immigration at the current level was likely to see traffic on England’s roads increase by 28 billion vehicle kms, accounting for over 15 per cent of forecast traffic growth over the next 25 years. The report says that congestion on the UK’s transport networks compares badly with networks elsewhere in Europe, and its road network in particular is regarded as being the most congested in the EU…..
To read the full Press Release click here
Thousands of illegal immigrants are granted settlement every year 16 May, 2011
Figures just released in a Parliamentary answer[1] show that, under a concession introduced by Labour in 2003, nearly 9,000 illegal immigrants have been granted permanent residence in Britain with full access to the Welfare State. Another 22,600 attained permanent residence after 10 years legal residence in Britain.
The figures show that the numbers granted residence have climbed significantly in the last three years. They may well climb further when Labour’s immigration boom has its full effect.
Commenting, Sir Andrew Green, chairman of Migrationwatch UK said “These numbers will need careful watching. The government are now requiring students to show progression before they can extend their visas but there will be a backlog of “professional students” who will still be able to claim permanent settlement. The concession for illegal immigrants should be reviewed. It amounts to a slow motion amnesty. There is no reason why illegal residence in Britain, however long, should qualify someone to the full benefits of the Welfare State.”
Note to Editors:
1 Parliamentary Answer Number 54384, Column 1110W of 10th May 2011
Nicholas Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people were granted leave to remain after (a) 10 years legal residence and (b) 14 years illegal residence in the UK in each year between 1997 and 2010. [54384]
Damian Green: The following table shows the number of people granted leave to remain after making a long residency application for (a) 10 year legal residence and (b) 14 years illegal residence in the UK covering the period 1April 2003 to the 31 December 2010. The figures are separated by the year in which a decision was made.
The provision to grant indefinite leave to remain (ILR) on the basis of 14 year long term residence, along with that of 10 year long term residence, was introduced into the immigration rules in April 2003. Therefore we are unable to provide data prior to this date.
Number of individuals granted leave to remain | |||
| (a) 10 year legal residence | (b) 14 year illegal residence | Total |
2003 (from April) | 2,043 | 952 | 2,995 |
2004 | 2,260 | 781 | 3,041 |
2005 | 2,581 | 730 | 3,311 |
2006 | 3,391 | 799 | 4,190 |
2007 | 2,411 | 949 | 3,360 |
2008 | 2,148 | 902 | 3,050 |
2009 | 3,042 | 2,061 | 5,103 |
2010 | 4,759 | 1,774 | 6,533 |
| 22,635 | 8,948 | 31,583 |
Note: All figures quoted are internal management information only and are subject to change. This information has not been quality assured under National Statistics protocols. | |||
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