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A survey carried out by YouGov on behalf of the Extremis Project suggests that younger Britons of all political persuasions are less likely to support anti-immigration or anti-Islamic policies than older ones. The Extremis Project describes itself as 'a platform for independent, objective and evidence-based research on extremism and terrorism'
The UK Border Agency (UKBA), one of Britain's main immigration authorities, has placed a contract to find and deport illegal immigrants in the hands of a private sector company, Capita. The contract will see Capita paid a fee for each migrant from the 'Migration Refusal Pool' that leaves the country after being contacted by Capita. Rob Whiteman, the chief executive of the UKBA told the Home Affairs Select Committee of the contract when he appeared before it yesterday morning, 18th September 2012.
Two surveys of UK attitudes to immigration suggest that UK attitudes to immigration are hardening.
The acting head of the UK Border Force (the UKBF), Brian Moore, told the House of Commons Home Affairs Select Committee that the organisation is considering the introduction of a fast stream at passport control for rich travellers. Mr Moore addressed the committee today 18th September 2012. He was asked by committee chairman Keith Vaz whether the UKBF had any plans to extend a trial of a 'priority queuing system' that was trialled at Heathrow this year.
The United Kingdom's Universities Minister, David Willetts MP, has said that international students should be removed from the net migration figures that are released every year by the UK's Office for National Statistics. He has also asked the government to make a commitment that it will not place a cap on the numbers of students who are awarded visas allowing them to study in the UK.
