UK Prime Minister criticised for immigration comments

The Prime Minister of the UK, David Cameron, has been criticised by a range of business leaders after agreeing that immigration was 'a constant drain' on the UK's economy.The Prime Minister was answering questions at the Bentley car plant in Crewe, North West England, when he was asked why he did nothing to stop immigration which was a 'constant drain' on the economy. He replied 'I basically agree with you…in the last decade, we have had an...

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Britain needs millions more immigrants to reduce strain of ageing population

Britain may need millions more immigrants over the next 50 years to reduce the "unsustainable" pressure that the ageing population is putting on the economy, the official forecaster has said. The Office for Budget Responsibility said that spending on the state pension, social care and healthcare will rise from 14 per cent of Britain's GDP to almost a fifth. The report found that allowing more than 140,000 immigrants into Britain a year, equivalent...

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UK announces immigration proposals for Tier 2 visa employers

The UK government has announced several proposals for the forthcoming immigration bill which will be voted on by parliament later in 2013. The government has announced its intention to make sure that immigration enforcement is a consideration in all government business. The Prime Minister David Cameron established a committee in March chaired by UK immigration minister Steven Harper to look at ways to ensure that illegal immigrants found it...

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UK Firms complain as Tier 2 visas become harder to get

A leading UK lifestyle management company has said that it may have to move parts of its operations overseas because it has become so difficult to bring in skilled staff with Tier 2 Visa (General) skilled worker visas.Alex Cheatle, the founder of Ten Group, told the Financial Times 'If you cannot recruit managers for a team here, you have to shift the entire department offshore'. He continued 'I am very passionate about being a British-based business...

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Tier 4 sponsors spend £67m extra in 2012-13 to meet new UK immigration rules

Tier 4 Sponsors Spend £67m extra in 2012-13 to meet new UK immigration rules A UK education body has called on the UK's Home Office to stop changing in the rules for Tier 4 sponsors. The Higher Education Better Regulation Group (HEBRG) says that the UK's Home Office has created uncertainty among colleges and universities and says that this lack of clarity has cost them about £67m in administration costs in 2012-13 alone. The HEBRG says that...

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UK immigration inspector says UKBA ignored police data on missing asylum seekers

The UK's chief inspector of immigration, John Vine, has issued a final damning report into the workings of the UK Border Agency (UKBA) which was abolished in March 2013. He found that, while there had been improvements in the organisation's systems for finding asylum seekers in its final months, it continued to ignore important data right up until the end.Mr Vine has been the UK's chief inspector of immigration since 2008. He was recently...

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Can I stay in the UK to work after I have finished studying?

This depends on whether you meet the requirements for any of the schemes that the UK Government operates. At the moment, the schemes that are most significant for students who have finished their studies are: Tier 2: for jobs where no one in the resident labour market can be recruited, and occupations where there is a shortage of qualified workers. Tier 5: for a stay of up to 2 years in the UK for work. There are many different schemes within...

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Do you want an Australian skilled independent 189 visa? We can help!

Australia immigration Australia is world-famous for its high standard of living. It is known as 'the lucky country' and was one of the few developed countries to survive the global economic slowdown which began in 2007 largely unscathed. If you would like to go and live there, we can help. Australia accepts about 200,000 new permanent residents annually through its permanent migration programme and also welcomes about 100,000 skilled foreign...

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Boris Johnson says UK should give amnesty to illegal immigrants

The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has backed a plan to give an amnesty to illegal immigrants who have been in the UK for twelve years or more. Mr Johnson was speaking on London news radio station LBC Radio on Tuesday 2nd July 2013 on his new Ask Boris show.Mr Johnson was asked by co-presenter Nick Ferrari whether he supported an amnesty for all illegal immigrants. He said that, in fact, the UK already has an effective amnesty for people who...

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Australia Family Visa Visiting AustraliaEver thought about visiting Australia but not sure whether it’s the right destination? Whether it’s for an adventure holiday or just to get away to somewhere peaceful and quiet, Australia has it all. It’s a huge, diverse country that has something for everyone.Fill out our FREE assessment form at Australia Family Visa, or call us now and speak to our Australian immigration specialists on 0203 627 4777 to...

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