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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Immigration staff begin overtime ban
Press Review 1 March 2004
Immigration officers began a ban on overtime yesterday.
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.
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.
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.
BNP are thugs and bigots claims Howard
News Article 19 February 2004
Michael Howard has launched a stinging attack on the British National Party.
