LATEST IMMIGRATION NEWS
UK IMMIGRATION NEWS
| OCTOBER 2007 | ||
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| Pound hits 26 year high against US dollar | ||
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The British Pound has risen to a quarter-century high against the US dollar. The rise comes as a result of speculation that the Bank of England will keep its interest rates at their current high. £1 pound sterling currently buys $2.0657 USD. The last time that the pound traded at this level was in mid-1981. |
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| New UK population forecasts to 2081 | ||
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The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed its analysis of how the UK's population is expected to grow until the year 2081. Much of the projected growth is expected to come from immigration. |
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| Britain extends open arms to migrants | ||
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According to new research by the British Council, the United Kingdom is one of the most welcoming countries for newcomers compared with its peers in the European Union. |
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| 30% rise in immigration to the UK expected | ||
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The UK Office for National Statistics has indicated that it expects the number of people coming to live in Britain to be about 30% more than previously expected. |
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