Hughes cleared by Home Office inquiry
Press Review 26 March 2004
An internal Home Office inquiry has cleared immigration minister Beverley Hughes of approving a policy that relaxed immigration rules.
Hughes unveils urgent immigration shake-up
News Article 25 March 2004
The government has announced an "urgent overhaul" of departmental procedures within the Immigration and Nationality Directorate of the Home Office.
Judge criticises asylum appeals delay
Press Review 23 March 2004
A High Court judge has heavily criticised delays in the asylum appeals process.
Hughes 'approved immigration fast-track process'
News Article 16 March 2004
Beverley Hughes approved a secret fast-track immigration process for thousands applying for UK passports, it has been revealed.
Ministers in asylum u-turn
Press Review 16 March 2004
The government has dropped plans to end the right to judicial appeal against asylum decisions.
Falconer hints at asylum compromise
Press Review 15 March 2004
The lord chancellor has signalled that the government is prepared to think again on moves to strip asylum seekers of their right to appeal through the courts.
PM plays down immigration row
News Article 10 March 2004
Tony Blair has said it would be "utterly ludicrous" for him to get personally involved in the latest row over immigration policy.
Immigration minister remains defiant
Press Review 10 March 2004
Beverley Hughes has said it is "absurd" that she should be held responsible for the waiving of checks on immigrants from eastern Europe.
Hughes promises answers over immigration row
News Article 9 March 2004
A Home Office minister has promised answers to claims that officials waived immigration claims.
Immigration row prompts resignation call
Press Review 9 March 2004
Beverley Hughes, the Home Office minister in charge of immigration, admitted yesterday that key checks on immigrants from Eastern Europe were waived without her knowledge or that of senior officials in her department.
Ministers order immigration inquiry
Press Review 8 March 2004
The government has begun an investigation into a whistleblower’s claims that immigration rules were secretly relaxed to make it easier for thousands of east Europeans to enter Britain.
Leading judge lashes asylum and law reform plans
Press Review 4 March 2004
The country's leading judge has hit out at plans to reform the asylum and judicial systems in his strongest outburst against the government yet.
Blunkett faces double rebellion over asylum
Press Review 2 March 2004
Home secretary David Blunkett faced a double rebellion last night, as MPs debated his plans for asylum reform.
Survey highlights positive refugee roles
News Article 2 March 2004
Companies have benefited from employing refugees but will not speak openly about it for fear of adverse publicity, according to a new report.
Home Office to launch anti-child trafficking scheme
Press Review 1 March 2004
Home Office minister Beverley Hughes is today set to announce new powers to tackle child trafficking.
