Conflict is key driver of asylum claims, says report
News Article 14 June 2004
Almost three quarters of asylum applications in Britain come from countries where conflicts are occurring, according to a report from leading campaign groups.
Welsh minister slams 'scapegoating' of refugees
News Article 14 June 2004
Cardiff's social justice minister has slammed anti-immigration groups that "exploit the plight of refugees and asylum seekers" to create a climate of hostility.
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Official casts doubt on immigration figures
Press Review 10 June 2004
Giving evidence in a people smuggling trial yesterday, a Home Office official said immigration could be up to six times higher than suggested by official figures.
Asylum seekers to be forced to work
Press Review 9 June 2004
Failed asylum seekers who cannot return home will have to carry out unpaid community work to receive benefits, David Blunkett has announced.
Blunkett announces new asylum clampdown
News Article 8 June 2004
David Blunkett has announced that failed asylum seekers will be required to undertake community work in order to qualify for food and homes.
Peers reject time limit for asylum appeals
Press Review 8 June 2004
The government's plans to set a time limit for asylum seekers to appeal to the High Court to be allowed to stay in Britain have been defeated in the House of Lords.
Public faith in asylum system falls
News Article 26 May 2004
A new poll has suggested that confidence in the government's asylum policy is at an all time low.
Citizenship applications on the up
Press Review 26 May 2004
A record number of people asked for citizenship last year, latest figures have revealed.
Howard praises role of immigrants
News Article 25 May 2004
Michael Howard has paid tribute to the "hard work, ingenuity and determination" of Britain's immigrants.
Government trumpets asylum fall
News Article 25 May 2004
The government has welcomed a further fall in asylum applications.
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Home Office leak reveals propaganda plans
News Article 23 May 2004
A leaked document has revealed government plans for a media blitz to counter immigration "myths".
Judges rule against Blunkett on asylum
News Article 21 May 2004
The Court of Appeal has ruled against David Blunkett's policy of withdrawing benefits from anyone who fails to claim asylum shortly after entering the UK.
Judges rule against Blunkett on asylum support
News Article 21 May 2004
The Court of Appeal has ruled against David Blunkett's policy of withdrawing benefits from anyone who fails to claim asylum shortly after entering the UK.
