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"Complainants have expressed concerns that the ad, in particular the phrase 'go home', is offensive and irresponsible because it is reminiscent of slogans used by racist groups to attack immigrants in the past" Home Office in the spotlight Home Office under investigation after hard-line immigration drive The Home Office is facing numerous investigations into its conduct after a spate of hard-line initiatives against immigration raised concerns about its conduct. Comment: This is how the press breeds hatred for immigrants A new study shows how the press systemically associates immigrants with illegality. Theresa May accused of cover up after she redacts immigration report The home secretary was accused of censoring an official report in order to save her own skin today, after a document on UK border controls was extensively redacted before being presented to parliament. The anti-racist vans: Campaigners fight back with mobile Home Office attack ads A van attacking the Home Office for stirring up racial tension were seen around London today, in a rebuff to the government's so-called 'racist vans'. Equalities watchdog opens investigation into Home Office immigration checks The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned the Home Office that it will be investigating the spot-checks of people' immigration status in London, after fears were raised of racial profiling. In other news Pickles 'grandstanding' with anti-Gypsy camp promise Eric Pickles was accused of attacking Gypsies to boost his political reputation today, after he pledged to help councils clamp down on travellers' sites. Jacob Rees-Mogg tries to limit the damage after speech to far-right group Jacob Rees-Mogg frantically tried to limit the damage to the Conservative party last night, after he was found to have given a speech to a far-right group. 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CPAG: BBC welfare programme Age of Entitlement broke rules The BBC Trust has ruled that the programme The Future of the Welfare State with John Humphrys, broadcast in October 2011, has breached its rules on impartiality and accuracy. BHA: Assisted suicide cases rejected by Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal has today dismissed the widely publicised cases of Jane Nicklinson, the widow of Tony Nicklinson, who sought an assisted death and Paul Lamb, immobilised after a road accident and seeking the right to an assisted death. BSIA renews section’s commitment to property and asset protection The Physical Security Equipment section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has marked its twentieth anniversary by updating its identity and renewing its strategic focus, in recognition of the growing number of applications of the physical security equipment produced by section members. RSPCA court alert for mistreatment of puppies case Three people from Cheshire and Greater Manchester are due to appear at Stockport Magistrates Court for a first hearing on Wednesday (31 July 2013) at 2pm to answer alleged offences related to poor animal welfare in the process of selling puppies. Rio Tinto: Development of Oyu Tolgoi underground mine delayed Rio Tinto has been notified by the Government of Mongolia that the terms of the project financing provisionally secured for the underground development of Oyu Tolgoi will need to be approved by the Mongolian Parliament. CIOT: Clock is ticking for tax credits renewals The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging anybody who has received renewal forms from HMRC and who has not yet completed and returned them to do so by July 31st or risk having their payments stopped. The IET: “Enthusiasm for engineering” nets RAF engineer prestigious award An RAF Flight Sergeant has won a prestigious award in recognition of his energy and enthusiasm for engineering. CPA: Encouraging growth for construction and wider UK economy Today’s GDP figures, published by ONS, show that the UK economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the previous quarter and 1.4 per cent compared to the same quarter a year ago. In particular, construction increased by 0.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter.

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