Blunkett sparks amusement down under
Press Review 24 August 2004
David Blunkett's decision to make Australians, New Zealanders and Canadians prove they can speak English when applying for naturalisation has been greeted with disbelief down under.
Government language tests lagging behind deadline
Press Review 11 August 2004
The Home Office has failed to put in place schemes to enforce its own rules on language and citizenship tests for new immigrants.
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MPs slam media 'myths' on migration
News Article 8 July 2004
A committee of MPs has condemned media scaremongering about a "tidal wave" of migrants seeking to move to the UK.
EU immigration fears prove unfounded
News Article 7 July 2004
The government has welcomed the publication of figures on the number of people from the new eastern European EU member states who are working in the UK.
No 'flood' of migrants from EU
Press Review 7 July 2004
Two sets of official figures to be published today are expected to confirm that the arrival of migrants from eastern Europe to Britain has not, despite the tabloid's predictions, turned into a "flood".
Prison Service loses role in immigration removals
News Article 29 June 2004
Ministers have announced that two immigration removal centres will no longer be run by the Prison Service.
Immigration pushes up UK population
Press Review 25 June 2004
The UK population has reached almost 60 million - with one in 12 having been born abroad.
Watchdog slams Home Office visa controls
News Article 17 June 2004
The National Audit Office has expressed serious concerns about the management of visa applications in overseas embassies.
Home Office attacked over visa applications
Press Review 17 June 2004
A report from the National Audit Office is today expected to criticise the Home Office for its failure to act on apparently fraudulent visa applications in Romania and Bulgaria.
Whistleblower alleges 'political persecution'
Press Review 14 June 2004
A diplomat whose allegations led to the downfall of immigration minister Beverley Hughes is at the centre of an alleged smear campaign.
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.
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.
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.
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.
