Menu
19/09/2006
Restrictions likely on EU migrants
Romanian and Bulgarian workers coming to the UK if both countries join the EU next year, could face restrictions Home Secretary John Reid has indicated.
Speaking to senior police officers, Mr Reid said: "We need to be ready for fresh challenges. I know that law enforcement agencies have already been working closely with the Romanian and Bulgarian governments to identify the new challenges.
"We need to consider very carefully all the implications of accession of new states and ensure that we have all the necessary safeguards in place, right down to local borough level to reassure the public that this movement will be managed fairly and competently."
Both Romania and Bulgaria could join the European Union in January 2007, although a final decision has not yet been made.
It is estimated that around 600,000 Eastern Europeans have moved to the UK since 2004.
According to reports at the end of last month, there are plans to introduce a work permit system, similar to the points-based system used outside the UK.
(KMcA)
Speaking to senior police officers, Mr Reid said: "We need to be ready for fresh challenges. I know that law enforcement agencies have already been working closely with the Romanian and Bulgarian governments to identify the new challenges.
"We need to consider very carefully all the implications of accession of new states and ensure that we have all the necessary safeguards in place, right down to local borough level to reassure the public that this movement will be managed fairly and competently."
Both Romania and Bulgaria could join the European Union in January 2007, although a final decision has not yet been made.
It is estimated that around 600,000 Eastern Europeans have moved to the UK since 2004.
According to reports at the end of last month, there are plans to introduce a work permit system, similar to the points-based system used outside the UK.
(KMcA)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
11 November 2005
TUC warn on older workers’ redundancy pay
Older workers could face reduced redundancy payments, when new age discrimination regulations come into force next year, the Trades Union Congress has warned. Employees aged over 41 who lose their jobs currently receive higher statutory redundancy payments than younger workers with the same length of service.
TUC warn on older workers’ redundancy pay
Older workers could face reduced redundancy payments, when new age discrimination regulations come into force next year, the Trades Union Congress has warned. Employees aged over 41 who lose their jobs currently receive higher statutory redundancy payments than younger workers with the same length of service.
07 April 2004
Thousands of new homes to be sited on surplus NHS land
More than 15,000 new homes are to be built on surplus NHS land, the government has announced today. Over 100 sites are involved, totalling over 1,650 hectares - equivalent to the size of Hammersmith and Fulham combined. The land will be used to tackle housing shortages as part of the £22 billion Sustainable Communities Plan.
Thousands of new homes to be sited on surplus NHS land
More than 15,000 new homes are to be built on surplus NHS land, the government has announced today. Over 100 sites are involved, totalling over 1,650 hectares - equivalent to the size of Hammersmith and Fulham combined. The land will be used to tackle housing shortages as part of the £22 billion Sustainable Communities Plan.
16 October 2013
Royal Mail Workers Balloted Over National Strike Action
Royal Mail could face its first national strike in almost four years, as the Communication Workers Union hold a ballot over action in a dispute over workers terms and condition at the newly privatised company.
Royal Mail Workers Balloted Over National Strike Action
Royal Mail could face its first national strike in almost four years, as the Communication Workers Union hold a ballot over action in a dispute over workers terms and condition at the newly privatised company.
10 May 2012
Public Sector Workers Begin 24-Hour Strike Action
A 24-hour UK-wide strike action is underway in a dispute between public sector workers and the government over changes to their pension scheme. Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers have to taken to the streets in protest over changes that unions say will leave their members paying more and working longer for lower pensions.
Public Sector Workers Begin 24-Hour Strike Action
A 24-hour UK-wide strike action is underway in a dispute between public sector workers and the government over changes to their pension scheme. Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers have to taken to the streets in protest over changes that unions say will leave their members paying more and working longer for lower pensions.
13 April 2011
Amendments 'Strengthen Postal Bill'
The Government has today published a number of amendments to strengthen the Postal Services Bill. The changes incorporate feedback from MPs, Lords, Royal Mail, other postal operators and the Communication Workers Union, as well as other interested parties.
Amendments 'Strengthen Postal Bill'
The Government has today published a number of amendments to strengthen the Postal Services Bill. The changes incorporate feedback from MPs, Lords, Royal Mail, other postal operators and the Communication Workers Union, as well as other interested parties.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy with clear spells, mainly dry evening becoming windy with rain at times from late evening. Turning drier with clear spells towards morning. Milder than of late. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
