Blair plans new asylum curbs
Press Review 23 May 2003
Blunkett asylum plans get EU backing
News Article 23 May 2003
David Blunkett's controversial plans for refugee havens in third countries are set to be given the green light by the European Union.Officials in Brussels have signalled the commission will back
PM hails asylum success
News Article 22 May 2003
Britain has "turned the corner" in its fight to combat asylum abuse, Tony Blair has claimed.
Think tank urges action on 'root causes' of asylum claims
News Article 13 May 2003
Government attempts to cut the number of asylum seekers should focus on problems such as war and repression, according to a leading think tank.
Minister defends asylum system
Press Review 9 May 2003
MPs warn over asylum
Press Review 8 May 2003
Blunkett calls for computerised passports
Press Review 5 May 2003
UN cautious on asylum plan
Press Review 29 April 2003
Airlines recruited to combat immigration
News Article 29 April 2003
Airline passengers flying to the UK are to be screened for potential immigration and security risks before they reach British shores, the government has announced.
Blunkett confident on asylum numbers
Press Review 8 April 2003
New push on asylum pledge
News Article 1 April 2003
The latest government powers to tackle the asylum crisis have come into force.
Cleric 'to lose UK passport'
Press Review 31 March 2003
Blunkett's asylum plan is 'from the Dark Ages'
Press Review 28 March 2003
Blunkett demands bold action on asylum
News Article 28 March 2003
David Blunkett has called for "bold action" from Europe to solve the problem of illegal immigration.
EU to consider Blunkett's asylum plan
Press Review 27 March 2003