UK and France in new agreement on border controls
The UK Border Agency has announced that the Government will invest a further £15 million to strengthen its border controls in France, under a declaration signed with the French government yesterday.
France ready to discuss cross-Channel illegal immigration
It is estimated that between 600,000 and 1,000,000 people are illegally in the UK of which around 440,000 are thought to be in London.
UK Government to cut migrant benefits
The ‘benefits cut for immigrants’ story is a rehash of proposals already outlined in the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill expected to become law in the Autumn.
Immigration overhaul is “essential” says President Obama
President Barack Obama said yesterday that he is committed to a comprehensive immigration overhaul that includes a way for illegal immigrants to become U.S. citizens.
UK Border Agency notice to Legal Representatives booking appointments
To all Legal Representatives: Booking Appointments. From the Public Enquiry Office, 1st Floor, Lunar House, Croydon, CR9 2BY. The Croydon PEO Representatives Team decided to trial a change to our appointment booking practices in June 2009.
UK Border Agency response to LSE report on amnesty for illegal migrants
Supporting an outright amnesty would be political suicide for any of the main parties in the current climate, which has seen the BNP win its first seat in the European Parliament this month.
UK immigrant amnesty ‘worth £3bn’ say LSE
The London School of Economics report said amnesty would not lead to a rise in migration but would raise spending on welfare services and housing.
London Mayor Boris Johnson favours amnesty for illegal immigrants
“We should carefully consider the merits of an earned amnesty for long-term migrants to maximize the economic potential of these people so they can pay their way.” Boris Johnson, London Mayor
