UK's new immigration rules for travellers below 18
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:45:58 GMT
The United Kingdom has changed immigration rules to safeguard children below 18 who wish to travel to the UK. According to a release from the British Deputy High Commission here, all applicants below the age of 18 must show that they had a parent or guardian who was responsible for their care in the UK and in their home country and that this person consented to their travel. Also, they should prove that they had suitable travel, reception and care arrangements for their travel to the UK.
UK economy boosted by influx of workers from eastern Europe
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 03:07:15 GMT
The influx of workers from central and eastern Europe has boosted Britain's economy, relieved skilled shortages and cut dole queues, the European Commission says. Britian had reaped the benefit of fully opening its borders to citizens of new EU member states, the commission said, and it urged countries that had imposed tough restrictions to follow Britain's lead. The Government initially predicted that as few as 13,000 workers a year could head to this country after the EU expanded to take in 10 new members.
Exploitation fears for UK migrants
Wed, 08 Feb 2006 18:06:18 GMT
Too many migrants working in the UK are being exploited by bad employers, a leading trade unionist has said.
Jack Dromey, of the TGWU, was reacting to a new EC report saying the UK has benefited from opening up its markets to workers from central Europe. Since May 2004, 293,000 workers have applied to be registered to work in the UK. The government originally predicted there would be only 13,000 applicants. The Migrationwatch UK group says this causes problems for low paid workers.
Immigration Havens - European Country Tops the List
Mon, 06 Feb 2006 17:29:26 GMT
The complex and often controversial issue of immigration is once again near the top of the political agenda in many industrialized countries. Witness, for example, the recent riots in Australia or the U.S. debate over illegal immigration. We wonder: Which of the following countries experienced the highest rate of net migration between 2000 and 2005? A. Australia, B. Spain, C. Canada, D. United States.
UK to impose tougher immigration rules
Sat, 04 Feb 2006 14:49:11 GMT
THE United Kingdom (UK) will be tightening up its immigration rules, making it more difficult for Jamaicans and other foreigners to be granted work permits. Proposals now before the UK Parliament will see the introduction of a points-based system that will make it much harder for low-skilled workers from outside of the European Union to settle in the UK.