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February
February 27
National News
I
will not put people on oath
Rochdale Observer, UK -
A ROCHDALE registrar has created a political storm by saying he will refuse
to make asylum seekers swear an oath of allegiance to Britain. ...
Rochdale Observer, UK -
A ROCHDALE registrar has created a political storm by saying he will refuse
to make asylum seekers swear an oath of allegiance to Britain. ...
IMMIGRANTS
TO PLEDGE THEIR LOYALTY
The Sentinel, UK -
Council officials have confirmed no date has been set for North Staffordshire's
first citizenship ceremony where former asylum seekers and other immigrants ...
The Sentinel, UK -
Council officials have confirmed no date has been set for North Staffordshire's
first citizenship ceremony where former asylum seekers and other immigrants ...
PERSECUTED
STUDENT FLED TO LONELY LIFE IN A HOSTILE CITY
The Sentinel, UK -
The Sentinel yesterday reported how asylum seeker Abrar Faheem has been moved from
Stoke-on-Trent by Government officials after allegedly being assaulted by ...
The Sentinel, UK -
The Sentinel yesterday reported how asylum seeker Abrar Faheem has been moved from
Stoke-on-Trent by Government officials after allegedly being assaulted by ...
INTERVIEW:
WE HAVE DELIVERED
Glasgow Daily Record, UK -
... The Prime Minister said: 'In the south, we have had real problems with asylum claims
that turned out to be badly founded and we have had to take quite harsh ...
Glasgow Daily Record, UK -
... The Prime Minister said: 'In the south, we have had real problems with asylum claims
that turned out to be badly founded and we have had to take quite harsh ...
THE
DILEMMA OVER ASYLUM SEEKERS IS MOVING WEST
South Devon Herald Express, UK -
The dilemma over asylum seekers and illegal workers has so far been
a South East issue. It has been about desperate migrants trying ...
South Devon Herald Express, UK -
The dilemma over asylum seekers and illegal workers has so far been
a South East issue. It has been about desperate migrants trying ...
'Racist
plot' to firebomb luxury housing estate
ic Croydon, UK -
... as racially-motivated, although both council chiefs and the housing association
which is to run the development insist the homes are not for asylum-seekers. ...
ic Croydon, UK -
... as racially-motivated, although both council chiefs and the housing association
which is to run the development insist the homes are not for asylum-seekers. ...
Is
it ever OK to make a joke about this?
Guardian, UK -
... They didn't happen to be from China. They died because they were from China. The
most virulent and unchecked racism in Britain today is against asylum seekers. ...
Guardian, UK -
... They didn't happen to be from China. They died because they were from China. The
most virulent and unchecked racism in Britain today is against asylum seekers. ...
BNP
seeks to set up shop in North Wales
ic NorthWales, UK -
... A Deeside branch already exists. The far-right party claims asylum
seekers and immigrant s is becoming an issue in the region. John ...
ic NorthWales, UK -
... A Deeside branch already exists. The far-right party claims asylum
seekers and immigrant s is becoming an issue in the region. John ...
Blunkett
makes me proud to be British
Telegraph.co.uk, UK -
... His approach has been to try to stem the number of illegal asylum seekers
while encouraging economic migrants to enter the country. ...
Telegraph.co.uk, UK -
... His approach has been to try to stem the number of illegal asylum seekers
while encouraging economic migrants to enter the country. ...
Asylum
law reform worries MPs
Telegraph.co.uk, UK -
... of MPs said yesterday that it was "deeply concerned" about Government plans to prevent
the courts from reviewing decisions to deport asylum seekers, even when ...
Telegraph.co.uk, UK -
... of MPs said yesterday that it was "deeply concerned" about Government plans to prevent
the courts from reviewing decisions to deport asylum seekers, even when ...
Emotional farewell to
refugee schoolboy
The Herald, UK -
... A 12-year-old asylum seeker was arrested in connection with the death,
but later released from custody pending further inquiries. ...
The Herald, UK -
... A 12-year-old asylum seeker was arrested in connection with the death,
but later released from custody pending further inquiries. ...
Camps
breach convention
Guardian, UK -
The government's resurrection of plans to send asylum seekers to "camps" in Africa
(Tanzania camp plan for refugees refused UK home, February 25) is a ...
Guardian, UK -
The government's resurrection of plans to send asylum seekers to "camps" in Africa
(Tanzania camp plan for refugees refused UK home, February 25) is a ...
February 26
National News
Call for
Winterton's Sacking over Cocklers' Deaths Joke
The Scotsman, UK -
... He continued: “It is indicative of the hostile climate that has been welling
up against migrant workers and asylum seekers by the political parties.”. ...
The Scotsman, UK -
... He continued: “It is indicative of the hostile climate that has been welling
up against migrant workers and asylum seekers by the political parties.”. ...
'I feel
British because of the community we have'
This is London, UK -
... He claimed asylum as political conditions in his native country changed,
and in 2000 he and his wife were granted indefinite leave to remain. ...
This is London, UK -
... He claimed asylum as political conditions in his native country changed,
and in 2000 he and his wife were granted indefinite leave to remain. ...
Bid
to return S African asylum seekers
ic theWarf.co.uk, UK -
Top-level talks with South Africa as well as Tanzania to take failed asylum
seekers from Britain are under way, the Home Office confirmed. ...
ic theWarf.co.uk, UK -
Top-level talks with South Africa as well as Tanzania to take failed asylum
seekers from Britain are under way, the Home Office confirmed. ...
BRIAN
READE: IMMIGRATION'S GOING TO WORK
The Mirror, UK -
... for work and retirement.) The most frightening aspect of playing the "swamp" card
is that legitimate immigrants are lumped in with false asylum-seekers and ...
The Mirror, UK -
... for work and retirement.) The most frightening aspect of playing the "swamp" card
is that legitimate immigrants are lumped in with false asylum-seekers and ...
PM £
4m offer on refugees
The Sun, UK -
TONY Blair yesterday defended moves to pay for camps in Tanzania
to take back failed asylum seekers from Britain. Ministers aim ...
The Sun, UK -
TONY Blair yesterday defended moves to pay for camps in Tanzania
to take back failed asylum seekers from Britain. Ministers aim ...
Citizens
may get hollow welcome in the hillsides
ic Wales, UK -
... The ceremonies, included in the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, came
into effect from January 1 this year with cities like Liverpool and Glasgow ...
ic Wales, UK -
... The ceremonies, included in the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, came
into effect from January 1 this year with cities like Liverpool and Glasgow ...
Scotland the timid
The Herald, UK -
... A radical plan would have raised the possibility of allowing asylum-seekers to work
while their applications were considered, or offering citizenship to those ...
The Herald, UK -
... A radical plan would have raised the possibility of allowing asylum-seekers to work
while their applications were considered, or offering citizenship to those ...
School scuffle boy is
moved to new home
The Herald, UK -
A 12-YEAR-OLD asylum seeker linked to the death of a Somalian refugee in a
Glasgow school dining hall has been moved to another part of the city. ...
The Herald, UK -
A 12-YEAR-OLD asylum seeker linked to the death of a Somalian refugee in a
Glasgow school dining hall has been moved to another part of the city. ...
Community unites
in grief for dead boy
The Herald, UK -
... He shared a campus with 909 pupils, a tenth
of whom are either asylum
seekers or refugees who have had their asylum claims approved. ...
Confusion
over Blair's Asylum Seeker Plan
The Scotsman, UK -
Tony Blair’s latest initiative to curb the flow of asylum
seekers to Britain was
mired in confusion today after the Tanzanian government said it had
rejected ...
'Diversity
can wither away'
Guardian, UK -
... down and what do they exclude? Racist
attacks obviously. What about
tax evasion? Media lies and demonisation of asylum seekers?
Bitter
white whine
Guardian, UK -
... Take the following: "Immigration and asylum:
about 9% of British residents are now
from ethnic minorities, rising to almost one-third in London."
Given that ...
'Statistics
tell a different story'
Guardian, UK -
... More asylum seekers and
newcomers" was the fourth-highest ranked cause of declining
community spirit, cited by 17%. The internet and TV polled 35%. ...
February 25
Local
News
Illegal
workers to sign up to register
The Journal
Illegal workers from the new EU countries were told last night they will face "no retribution" if they ...
The Journal
Illegal workers from the new EU countries were told last night they will face "no retribution" if they ...
Toon
fan to tour city in eight-mile trek
Evening Chronicle
A Newcastle United fan from Bolivia will be swapping his football boots for trainers to raise money ...
Evening Chronicle
A Newcastle United fan from Bolivia will be swapping his football boots for trainers to raise money ...
National News
Youngsters'
Film About Plight of Asylum Seekers Scoops Award
Scotland on Sunday, UK - 15 minutes ago
By Sherna Noah, Arts Correspondent, PA News. A film about asylum seekers received
the Best Documentary award at a ceremony for young movie-makers today. ...
Scotland on Sunday, UK - 15 minutes ago
By Sherna Noah, Arts Correspondent, PA News. A film about asylum seekers received
the Best Documentary award at a ceremony for young movie-makers today. ...
Pupil
freed over asylum seeker death
This is London, UK - 40 minutes ago
... About one in 10 of the school's 909 pupils are either asylum seekers
or refugees who have had their asylum claims approved. All ...
This is London, UK - 40 minutes ago
... About one in 10 of the school's 909 pupils are either asylum seekers
or refugees who have had their asylum claims approved. All ...
Boy in court
over death of refugee
Ananova, UK - 45 minutes ago
A 12-year-old boy is appearing in court in connection with the death of an 11-year-old
Somalian asylum seeker, following an alleged incident in a school dining ...
Ananova, UK - 45 minutes ago
A 12-year-old boy is appearing in court in connection with the death of an 11-year-old
Somalian asylum seeker, following an alleged incident in a school dining ...
Blair
planning asylum camp in Tanzania
Reuters, UK - 1 hour ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Asylum seekers from East Africa might in future be processed
in Tanzania rather than in the UK, says Prime Minister Tony Blair. ...
Reuters, UK - 1 hour ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Asylum seekers from East Africa might in future be processed
in Tanzania rather than in the UK, says Prime Minister Tony Blair. ...
Blair Warned of
'International Trade in Displaced People'
The Scotsman, UK - 2 hours ago
The Government risks starting “an international trade in displaced people” through
plans to process asylum seekers abroad, the Prime Minister was told today ...
The Scotsman, UK - 2 hours ago
The Government risks starting “an international trade in displaced people” through
plans to process asylum seekers abroad, the Prime Minister was told today ...
Asylum
myth blown apart by official statistics
PersonnelToday.com, UK - 5 hours ago
The number of people applying for asylum in the UK has fallen dramatically
in the past 12 months. As a result, the Government met ...
PersonnelToday.com, UK - 5 hours ago
The number of people applying for asylum in the UK has fallen dramatically
in the past 12 months. As a result, the Government met ...
Illegal
migrant workers to get amnesty in May
This is London, UK - 5 hours ago
... He believes the public will embrace legal migrants providing the Government
takes a tough line against illegal entrants and bogus asylum seekers. ...
This is London, UK - 5 hours ago
... He believes the public will embrace legal migrants providing the Government
takes a tough line against illegal entrants and bogus asylum seekers. ...
Asylum
fall figures rejected by charities
ic Liverpool, UK - 5 hours ago
By Mark Hookham, Daily Post. THE number of asylum seekers living in
Liverpool has fallen by almost 30pc, new figures have revealed. ...
ic Liverpool, UK - 5 hours ago
By Mark Hookham, Daily Post. THE number of asylum seekers living in
Liverpool has fallen by almost 30pc, new figures have revealed. ...
Union
chief warns of 'politics of hate'
The West Briton, UK - 7 hours ago
... We must also say loud and clear to certain sections of the media that the hysteria
it is whipping up around asylum seekers is playing right into the hands of ...
The West Briton, UK - 7 hours ago
... We must also say loud and clear to certain sections of the media that the hysteria
it is whipping up around asylum seekers is playing right into the hands of ...
Illegal workers urged
to register
The Herald, UK - 11 hours ago
Ministers insisted the pledge did not amount to an amnesty on illegal workers, on
the day new figures showed the government's budget for asylum and immigration ...
The Herald, UK - 11 hours ago
Ministers insisted the pledge did not amount to an amnesty on illegal workers, on
the day new figures showed the government's budget for asylum and immigration ...
February 24
Local
News
'I
was a slave ... but now I am free'
Jane Hall - The Journal
Mende Nazer was 12 when she was abducted and sold as a slave. She tells Jane Hall how she endured eight ...
Jane Hall - The Journal
Mende Nazer was 12 when she was abducted and sold as a slave. She tells Jane Hall how she endured eight ...
National News
Blunkett:
Drop in asylum claims
ic Wales, UK - 9 minutes ago
It has been reported that the numbers of new asylum seekers fell to just
over 50,000 last year - a drop of 35,000 on the previous 12 months. ...
ic Wales, UK - 9 minutes ago
It has been reported that the numbers of new asylum seekers fell to just
over 50,000 last year - a drop of 35,000 on the previous 12 months. ...
Iranians who sewed
their lips reject pleas of friends
The Herald, UK - 3 hours ago
FRIENDS and supporters of three Iranians on hunger strike pleaded in vain with them
yesterday to end their protest against having their asylum claims rejected. ...
The Herald, UK - 3 hours ago
FRIENDS and supporters of three Iranians on hunger strike pleaded in vain with them
yesterday to end their protest against having their asylum claims rejected. ...
'Scotland
needs you', McConnell says to new EU migrants
The Scotsman, UK - 7 hours ago
... While asylum policy is not devolved, he has stressed that Scotland is the only country
in Europe where population is declining and has an urgent need for new ...
The Scotsman, UK - 7 hours ago
... While asylum policy is not devolved, he has stressed that Scotland is the only country
in Europe where population is declining and has an urgent need for new ...
Asylum:
an abuse of power that would embarrass even Mugabe
The Times (subscription), UK - 10 hours ago
Clause 11 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants etc) Bill will
prevent the courts from considering a legal challenge to a decision of an ...
The Times (subscription), UK - 10 hours ago
Clause 11 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants etc) Bill will
prevent the courts from considering a legal challenge to a decision of an ...
Blunkett
has failed to wake up to the immigration nightmare
Telegraph.co.uk, UK - 10 hours ago
... Now, of all countries, Holland is expelling failed asylum seekers by the
thousand. The British Government already has reason to be nervous. ...
Telegraph.co.uk, UK - 10 hours ago
... Now, of all countries, Holland is expelling failed asylum seekers by the
thousand. The British Government already has reason to be nervous. ...
Somali
asylum-seekers face new curbs
The Times (subscription), UK - 12 hours ago
By Richard Ford, Home Correspondent. A NEW plan to curb asylum- seekers
from east African states was announced by the Government yesterday. ...
The Times (subscription), UK - 12 hours ago
By Richard Ford, Home Correspondent. A NEW plan to curb asylum- seekers
from east African states was announced by the Government yesterday. ...
Asylum
campaigners demand a new consultation process
4ni.co.uk, UK - 13 hours ago
Refugee campaigners have demanded a new consultation process on the ongoing detention
of asylum seekers at Maghaberry, after slamming a current Government ...
4ni.co.uk, UK - 13 hours ago
Refugee campaigners have demanded a new consultation process on the ongoing detention
of asylum seekers at Maghaberry, after slamming a current Government ...
No Soft-Pedal
on Illegal Migrants, Says Minister
The Scotsman, UK - 17 hours ago
Accusations that ministers pressured officials to “soft-pedal” on illegal immigrants
to protect asylum targets are categorically untrue, the Government ...
The Scotsman, UK - 17 hours ago
Accusations that ministers pressured officials to “soft-pedal” on illegal immigrants
to protect asylum targets are categorically untrue, the Government ...
Immigration
Officers to Target 'Asylum Shoppers'
The Scotsman, UK - 20 hours ago
By David Barrett, Home Affairs Correspondent, PA News. Moves to crack down on “asylum
shoppers” from specific countries were unveiled by ministers today. ...
The Scotsman, UK - 20 hours ago
By David Barrett, Home Affairs Correspondent, PA News. Moves to crack down on “asylum
shoppers” from specific countries were unveiled by ministers today. ...
February 23
Feb 23 2004 The Journal
Charity
in asylum torture claim
Feb 20 2004 Evening Chronicle
The Home Office regularly downplays or ignores evidence that asylum seekers have been tortured, a charity ...
Feb 20 2004 Evening Chronicle
The Home Office regularly downplays or ignores evidence that asylum seekers have been tortured, a charity ...
National News
Blunkett
urged to ignore EU migration hysteria
Financial Times, UK - 11 minutes ago
... of the European parliament, will urge the government not to pander to rightwing
pressure in order to convince people it is tough on immigration and asylum. ...
Financial Times, UK - 11 minutes ago
... of the European parliament, will urge the government not to pander to rightwing
pressure in order to convince people it is tough on immigration and asylum. ...
Blunkett
'overreacting' to EU migration
Guardian, UK - 27 minutes ago
... Blunkett paved the way for today's announcement by disclosing over the weekend that
official figures tomorrow would show a "significant" drop in asylum claims. ...
Guardian, UK - 27 minutes ago
... Blunkett paved the way for today's announcement by disclosing over the weekend that
official figures tomorrow would show a "significant" drop in asylum claims. ...
BNP
LEADER PREDICTS A 'BLOODBATH'
The Sentinel, UK - 7 hours ago
... of the British National Party in Stoke-on-Trent has claimed the UK will descend
into a "future multi-cultural bloodbath" if current asylum policies continue. ...
The Sentinel, UK - 7 hours ago
... of the British National Party in Stoke-on-Trent has claimed the UK will descend
into a "future multi-cultural bloodbath" if current asylum policies continue. ...
'
We Prefer Death to Deportation ' - Hunger Strikers
The Scotsman, UK - 8 hours ago
Three Iranian asylum seekers who have sewn up their mouths and gone on hunger strike
because they face deportation were continuing their protest today, vowing ...
The Scotsman, UK - 8 hours ago
Three Iranian asylum seekers who have sewn up their mouths and gone on hunger strike
because they face deportation were continuing their protest today, vowing ...
Sunday
Express:
The Scotsman, UK - 21 Feb 2004
... The Home Secretary David Blunkett faces accusations this week that he has “manipulated”
the asylum figures and failed to tackle illegal immigration.
The Scotsman, UK - 21 Feb 2004
... The Home Secretary David Blunkett faces accusations this week that he has “manipulated”
the asylum figures and failed to tackle illegal immigration.
EXILE
COUPLE'S NEW SETBACK
South Devon Herald Express, UK - 21 Feb 2004
BY JOHN WARE. A nasty shock awaited a former asylum seeker and his
wife when they returned home yesterday from "exile" in Albania. ...
South Devon Herald Express, UK - 21 Feb 2004
BY JOHN WARE. A nasty shock awaited a former asylum seeker and his
wife when they returned home yesterday from "exile" in Albania. ...
