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The number of people claiming asylum has gone down
Asylum claims fall

The number of people claiming asylum in the UK has fallen by over 10 per cent, official figures show. Between April and June 2005 the Home Office recorded 6,200 applications – a fall of 11 per cent on the figures for January to March, and a 21 per cent fall compared with the same period… Read more »

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MP joins Gate Gourmet workforce calls

A Labour MP has joined calls to reinstate the workforce of airline caterer Gate Gourmet. Alan Keen, whose Feltham and Heston constituency adjoins Heathrow airport, said reinstating the sacked workforce was “absolutely essential” to a deal between British Airways and the catering firm. Gate Gourmet said an improved deal with BA had to be reached… Read more »