Search results for ‘Home Secretary Theresa May’
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Temporary immigration cap ‘unlawful’
A temporary immigration cap introduced by the Home Secretary this summer is ruled invalid by the High Court. Opposition politicians say the government’s immigration policy is in chaos.
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Peers vote by majority of 68 to raise tuition fees
The House of Lords vote by a majority of 68 in favour of government’s controversial plans to raise tuition fees. Protesting students tell Channel 4 News “this is just the beginning”.
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US pastor Terry Jones ‘will not attend EDL demo’
Far-right group the English Defence League insist Terry Jones will not attend a demonstration in Britain, after the controversial pastor told Channel 4 News of his “desire” to visit the UK.
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No appeal against July 7 inquest ruling
The Home Secretary, Theresa May, will not appeal against the ruling that the relatives of those killed should be allowed to hear top secret evidence presented to the July 7 inquests.
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How Russian agents could be used in Britain today
Following the arrest of Mike Hancock MP’s assistant researcher Katia Zatuliveter, a former intelligence officer tells Channel 4 News about the ways the Russians use intelligence agents in the UK.
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Lib Dem MP denies his assistant is a Russian spy
MP Mike Hancock denies his Russian assistant is a secret agent after reports she is facing deportation, as a former KGB colonel tells Channel 4 News “Britain is under attack from Russian spies”.
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‘I will clear my name’ says Russian aide accused of spying
The Russian at the centre of the Westminster spy row vows she will clear her name as Lord West, the former security minster, tells Channel 4 News Russian spying has “absolutely” not gone away.
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Govt advisers: immigration should be cut by up to a quarter
Ministers are advised to seek a cut of up to 25 per cent in the number of non-EU migrant workers coming to Britain, and told the number of students from outside the EU should be more than halved.
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London bombings: how one passenger saved a life
The inquest into the deaths of 52 people killed in the 7/7 bombings hears from a passenger who helped save the life of a critically injured fellow commuter, writes Marcus Edwards at the inquest.
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Al-Qaeda member held in Britain
An alleged member of al-Qaeda, thought to be part of the group blamed for the plane bomb plot, is being held in the UK as the government says more will be done to target terrorism overseas.
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Twelve arrested in anti-terror raids
As travel alerts to the UK and Europe are upgraded, anti-terror police have arrested 12 people in swoops on suspected Islamic extremists in France.
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New equality rights tackle pay discrimination
The Government introduces equality rights to help stamp out discrimination in the workplace, as Channel 4 News learns campaigners have warned the Coalition that crucial elements have been left out.
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Made in Dagenham: a victory for women’s rights
Four women, whose quest for equal pay in 1968 bought a Dagenham factory to a standstill meet the home secretary, as a film documenting their story is tipped to become autumn’s hottest Brit flick.
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Immigration cap ‘puts economic recovery at risk’
Exclusive: The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has told the government that its cap on the number of non-EU immigrants allowed to work in Britain will damage the economy, Channel 4 News learns.
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Annual immigration cap and the EU
Today Theresa May announced a temporary limit on the number of skilled migrants who can enter the UK from outside the EU, to avoid a “rush” before a permanent cap is set next year. But how much of an impact can this have when Britain is part of the EU, where workers flow freely between most countries?
