Thursday, 8 August 2013

Theresa May 'covers up' immigration report - politics.co.uk

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Immigration cover up?

Theresa May accused of cover up after she redacts immigration report

Theresa May accused of cover up on 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.

In other news

Cameron: It takes courage to kill badgers

The badger cull plans have triggered the largest animal rights response since fox hunting

David Cameron has defended the upcoming badger cull, saying it takes "political courage" to pursue the policy in the face of widespread opposition.

Tory MP: The public will back Ukip MEP over 'bongo bongo' jibe

Bongo bongo party: Farage believes the phrase is racist but fellow MEP Bloom does not agree

Godfrey Bloom's reference to "bongo bongo land" was not racist and the majority of the public would back his arguments, a Tory MP has said.

Lads' mags boycott Co-op over 'modesty bag' demand

Campaigners say the explicit covers should be kept away from children

Zoo and Nuts will boycott the Cooperative Group, after it demanded they hide their magazine in so-called 'modesty mags' to stop children seeing their front covers.

Comment & Analysis

Comment: This is how the press breeds hatred for immigrants

Ian Dunt: 'Natural friendliness must be stamped out for immigrants to be suitably hated.'

A new study shows how the press systemically associates immigrants with illegality.

Comment: Help us defeat the married couples' tax allowance

Jenny Allen: 'This signal is going to cost us over half a billion pounds a year.'

Surely there are better ways to spend half a billion quid.

BSIA calls for Government clarity on the future of security regulation

Calls for clarity from the Home Office on the timing of regulatory change for the private security industry have been issued by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), following last week’s announcement that the regulation of private investigators is to be introduced as early as 2014.

CIOB: Inquiry by Parliamentarians into construction and youth employment

A group of Parliamentarians from both Houses is launching an Inquiry into boosting youth employment and training on the back of construction and housing investment.

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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