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26 Feb 13
South Africa aims to regain UK visa free travel
The South African government has announced plans to open talks with the British Government in the hopes of reinstating UK visa free travel for its passport holders.
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26 Feb 13
David Cameron talks tough on UK immigration
In a wide ranging interview with the Daily Express, Prime Minister David Cameron has said his Government is already forming solutions to the UK immigration issues which have been propelled to the front of national politics in recent weeks.
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25 Feb 13
Ambassador warns over impact of UK immigration rhetoric
The Romanian Ambassador to the UK Dr Ion Jinga has said the tone of the rhetoric regarding a possible influx of Romanian immigrants at the end of the year leaves Romanians already in the country at risk of segregation, or even attack.
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20 Feb 13
Government pressured over UK visa stance
The Government's UK visa policies have come under pressure in recent days from business bodies who advocate a range of solutions.
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13 Feb 13
UKIP candidate calls for UK immigration halt
The UK Independence Party's candidate in the Eastleigh by-election has called for all UK immigration to be halted while measures can be put in place to prevent Romanian and Bulgarian immigrants moving to the UK.
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12 Feb 13
Romanian anger at UK immigration fears
The Romanian foreign minister has hit back at the tone of the UK immigration debate in Britain, claiming the 'scrounger' stereotype being perpetuated is unfair and inaccurate.
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07 Feb 13
Leading scientists issue warning over UK immigration changes
Proposed changes to UK visa and immigration policy have prompted some of the country's leading scientists to write to Immigration Mark Harper, warning him of the changes' potential damages.
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05 Feb 13
Bulgarian and Romanian politicians move to calm UK immigration fears
Politicians from the two Eastern European nations have attempted to soothe British worries that Bulgarians and Romanians will cause a surge in UK immigration rates when both countries accede to the European Union later this year.
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01 Feb 13
Student UK visa applications rise
The latest figures released by UCAS show an increase in UK visa applications from international students applying to the UK.
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30 Jan 13
Entrepreneur UK visa abuse to be addressed
Immigration Minister Mark Harper has said he will carry out a review of the UK visa route used by foreign entrepreneurs after reports of abuse.
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30 Jan 13
Tony Blair honour riles anti-UK immigration advocates
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has been honoured in Poland for his part in ensuring the country acceded to the EU in 2004. As Poland's accession triggered high rates of UK immigration, his award has angered many advocates of reducing immigration levels.
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