Tag: Migration
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Cornish people declared a national minority
This week, Cornwall’s distinct language and culture have been formally recognised by the government. Will the move encourage nationalists to push for greater independence?
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‘Visionary’ plan for new cities divides UK
Faced with dramatic population pressures in some areas of Britain, ministers want to build new cities from scratch. But what sort of communities are best suited to life in the future?
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Syria’s hidden Christmas refugee crisis
Three quarters of the Syrian population will need aid during 2014, according to the UN. As the winter snows draw in, a massive refugee disaster unfolds. Why is it not on the front pages?
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UK’s ‘nasty’ slur over EU migrant crackdown
A top EU official has sharply criticised UK prime minister David Cameron’s plans to restrict immigrants’ access to benefits. Is this really ‘nasty’? Or does it make political sense?
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Migrant crisis turns sea into ‘cemetery’
A series of devastating shipwrecks off the coast of Italy has left hundreds of asylum seekers dead and sparked a Europe-wide inquest: what can be done to stop this horrendous loss of life?
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America to absorb 11 million illegal immigrants
Young ‘Dreamers’ who live and work in the shadows of the US without legal status may be offered a path to becoming legitimate members of society. It’s a rare moment of political agreement.
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Cameron calls for tighter rules for immigrants
The Prime Minister says the UK is seen as a ‘soft touch’ for benefit tourists. But most migrants travel the globe to find work. Should nations welcome their efforts or erect more barriers?
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Ten years dramatically change UK population
The 2011 Census, released this week, reveals the immigrant and mixed race population is up, Christianity down. Disastrous transformation or fascinating fresh chapter in UK history?
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Global war: after the battle
When the guns fall silent, war-torn nations face an even tougher challenge: keeping a stable peace. What problems do countries face in the aftermath of conflict?
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Brazil flexes new ‘soft’ power with African aid
Brazil: once a recipient of aid, now a generous provider for other nations. Over the past month, its money has flooded into African countries. But what does Brazil want in return?
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Ping-Pong Poms choosing the UK over Australia
For years, Brits have fled the UK for the promise of sun, sea and sport in Oz. New figures, however, show many are leaving. Is the Australian dream not what it’s cracked up to be?
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Immigration to UK hits record despite tough talk
Figures released yesterday show net immigration to Britain was at unprecedented levels last year. The news has reignited one of the most controversial debates in politics.
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Last stand for Irish Travellers at Dale Farm
The battle over the Traveller camp at Dale Farm has been bubbling for years, with passions running high on all sides. Now bailiffs are moving ahead with eviction – against stubborn resistance.
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African refugees left to die at sea
A shocking report claims that dozens of African migrants were left to die in the Mediterranean when their cries for help were ignored.
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Libya’s migrant workers flee 'Someone else's war'
Tens of thousands of foreign workers are massing on the Tunisian border. Robbed and beaten by Libyan forces, they wait in refugee camps.