Thursday, 13 August 2009

A selection of recent media reports

Campaigners fear even more migrants will head for Britain
Booming world population levels will increase the number of migrants trying to get into the UK in future, says a campaign group.
Yorkshire Post (12-Aug-2009)

More migrants heading to UK
BOOMING world population levels will increase the number of migrants trying to get into the UK in future, a campaign group warned today. Migrationwatch said huge rises in the number of people living in poorer developing countries are likely to boost migration pressures.
Liverpool Daily Post (12-Aug-2009)

Pupils with English as second tongue at 27pc
Children who speak English as a second language now make up almost 27 per cent of pupils in one Black Country borough, according to new Government figures.
Express and Star (12-Aug-2009)

Heavy police presence for Harrow Central Mosque protest
THOUSANDS are expected to descend on Harrow for a Bank Holiday protest against the borough's new mosque. Demonstrators recruited through the internet are taking to the streets outside Harrow Central Mosque, saying they oppose plans for a Sharia Law court in the new building.
Harrow Times (12-Aug-2009)

Booming world population 'to increase number of UK migrants'
Booming world population 'to increase number of UK migrants' Booming world population levels will increase the number of migrants trying to get into the UK in future, a campaign group warned today.
24Dash.com (12-Aug-2009)

BRITAIN FACES NEW WAVE OF MIGRANTS
BRITAIN faces an immigration timebomb because of soaring populations in third world countries. The number of people in the poorest countries will triple in just 40 years, according to a new report.
Daily Star (12-Aug-2009)

FOREIGNERS TO FLOOD UK
BRITAIN is facing a fresh flood of immigrants unless ministers act now. Influential think tank MigrationWatch reckons we ll be swamped by millions more foreigners in the coming years.
Daily Star (12-Aug-2009)

UK FACES A NEW FLOOD OF MIGRANTS WARNS WATCHDOG
BRITAIN faces a colossal wave of immigration over the next 40 years because of predicted population explosions in Africa and Asia, a report warns today.
UK Express (12-Aug-2009)

English-speaking pupils are a minority in inner-city London primary schools
Comments (0) Add to My Stories 54 per cent of primary pupils in inner London do not speak English as their first language (file picture) Children who speak English as their first language are now a minority in inner-city London primary schools, official figures showed yesterday.
The Mail On Sunday (12-Aug-2009)

Firms hiring more migrants as UK workers struggle
Reports raise fears British workers will be alienated...
Guardian.co.uk (11-Aug-2009)