Borders, Immigration and Citizenship Bill – UK Border Agency

Posted December 4th, 2008 in bills, citizenship, immigration, press releases by sally

“A bill will be brought forward to strengthen border controls, by bringing together customs and immigration powers, and to ensure that newcomers to the United Kingdom earn the right to stay”

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UK Border Agency, 3rd December 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Newcomers must earn the right to stay in the UK – UK Border Agency

Posted July 15th, 2008 in citizenship, press releases by sally

“Foreign nationals wishing to become British citizens will have to earn the right to stay, the Government announced today.”

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UK Border Agency, 14th July 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Pensioner wins citizen law change – BBC News

Posted July 14th, 2008 in citizenship, news, women by sally

“The government is to change a loophole in the law after a 20-year campaign by a woman who was not allowed to pass on her Britishness to her daughter.”

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BBC News, 13th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Goldsmith unveils proposals to strengthen citizenship – The Times

Posted March 11th, 2008 in citizenship, news, school children by sally

“Plans to make schoolchildren take part in citizenship ceremonies, pledging allegiance to the Queen, and a new public holiday to celebrate ‘Britishness’ were announced today as part of wide-ranging proposals to strengthen British citizenship.”

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The Guardian, 11th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Contract for citizenship – Home Office

Posted February 21st, 2008 in citizenship, immigration, press releases by sally

“Major changes proposed to the way foreign nationals achieve British citizenship.”

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Home Office, 20th February 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Simplifying Immigration Law: an initial consultation – Border & Immigration Agency

Posted June 6th, 2007 in citizenship, consultations, immigration by sally

“Home Office Minister Liam Byrne, today launched proposals to simplify complex immigration and citizenship laws, delivering the commitment made by the Home Secretary last year.”

Simplifying Immigration Law: an initial consultation (PDF)

Border & Immigration Agency, 6th June 2007

Source: www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk