Immigration staff begin overtime ban
Press Review 1 March 2004
Immigration officers began a ban on overtime yesterday.
Conservatives to oppose asylum crackdown
Press Review 1 March 2004
The Tories will today vote against the government's asylum bill as it contains restrictions on the right of appeal for refused claimants.
Blunkett's asylum bill under fire
News Article 1 March 2004
A coalition of children's charities has attacked the home secretary's proposal to withdraw benefits from failed asylum seeker families.
Asylum bill under dual attack
Press Review 27 February 2004
An all party committee of MPs and a former Conservative lord chancellor have attacked the government's plans to stop failed asylum-seekers challenging immigration decisions in the higher courts.
MPs attack asylum reforms
News Article 26 February 2004
A committee of MPs has expressed concern at the government's latest moves to overhaul the asylum system.
Tanzania rejects asylum camp idea
Press Review 26 February 2004
The Tanzanian government has rejected a deal to take failed Somali asylum claimants expelled from the UK.
Asylum figures fall
Press Review 25 February 2004
The Home Office has released figures showing further progress in the government's drive to bring down asylum applications.
McConnell to encourage more skilled workers to Scotland
Press Review 24 February 2004
Scotland's first minister will tomorrow outline a series of proposals aimed at encouraging more migrants north of the border.
Blunkett sets out immigration plans
Press Review 24 February 2004
David Blunkett has outlined a two-pronged strategy for dealing with immigration from EU accession countries.
Asylum figures fall
News Article 24 February 2004
The Home Office has released figures showing further progress in the government's drive to bring down asylum applications.
Blunkett outlines EU immigration plans
News Article 23 February 2004
David Blunkett has outlined a two-pronged strategy for dealing with immigration from EU accession countries.
Hughes denies asylum 'soft pedalling'
News Article 23 February 2004
A Home Office minister has denied issuing instruction to officials to "soft pedal" on tackling illegal immigrants.
Blunkett to tighten benefits for EU migrants
Press Review 23 February 2004
David Blunkett will today unveil restrictions on benefit entitlements for immigrants from the 10 countries joining the European Union.
Tougher benefit rules to tackle EU migration fears
News Article 23 February 2004
Tighter benefit restrictions and a register of migrant workers are set to be included among government measures aimed at heading off a big influx of people from new EU countries.
Home Office accused over rejected torture claims
News Article 20 February 2004
The Home Office has been accused of ignoring or downplaying evidence of torture from refugees.
