New system may not cut migration

The government’s points-based migration system could lead to a rise in the number of people entering the UK in the future, Phil Woolas has said.

‘Sneak’ plan for mandatory ID cards

Ministers have been accused of trying to introduce compulsory identity cards through the back door, despite promises that people will not have to carry them.

More illegal immigrants slip through security net

Shadow home secretary attacks ‘systematic incompetence’ of Security Industry Authority

Indian playboy who sexually assaulted woman sues UK immigration for ‘trauma’ after being detained over criminal record

An Indian playboy who was spared a jail term after agreeing to apologise to the woman he attacked is now suing UK immigration for ‘trauma’ after being detained at Heathrow over his criminal record.

Security clearance chief quits over failure to check HIS staff

The boss of the Government agency that vets security guards quit his £100,000-a-year job last night after admitting some of his own staff did not have proper clearance.

Government agency pays £30,000 for ‘All but identical’ logo

The Government agency in charge of immigration spent £30,000 on a new logo which is nearly identical to the old one.

Immigration minister attacks HIS Government’s asylum policy for causing ‘untold human misery and division’

Immigration minister Phil Woolas launched a stinging criticism today of the Government’s record of managing migration.

Tories call for data loss prosecutions

The Conservatives have repeated their call for those involved in data losses to face criminal charges, following the Home Office’s loss of data on all prisoners.

Migrants get work as jobs go

Hundreds of thousands more immigrants have taken jobs in the UK . . . just as millions of Brits are losing theirs.

Migrant Afghan mum gets £170,000 a year in handouts

A mum of seven is being paid £170,000 a year in benefits so she can live in a £1.2million mansion.