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The BBC reports this week that one UK landlord who provided housing for immigrants has been jailed for a year.
Michael Nevin, 36, of West End, Penwortham, Lancashire, admitted 25 charges of facilitating breaches of UK immigration law.
Liverpool Crown Court was told Nevin had provided accommodation for the immigrants, who were from eastern Europe, at two properties in Southport. They were discovered after police raids in April 2004.
The influx of workers from central and eastern Europe has boosted Britain's economy, relieved skilled shortages and cut unemployment lines, the European Commission says.
Britain had reaped the benefit of fully opening its borders to citizens of new EU member states, the commission said, and it urged countries that had imposed tough restrictions to follow Britain's lead.
Landlords are expecting a rise in demand for rental property as more people choose to move to the UK from other countries.Following the last wave of EU accession in May 2004, businesses have reported a particularly significant rise in the number of Polish people looking for accommodation. Immigration is expected to receive a further boost if Romania and Bulgaria's applications are ratified.
Ireland's Minister for Social and Family Affairs Seamus Brennan has defended the policy of allowing migrants from the 10 newest EU states to work freely in Ireland. An opinion poll taken recently in Ireland showed that more than three-quarters of voters want such immigrants to be forced to apply for work permits.However, asked about the matter this morning, Mr Brennan said he saw no need to restrict the arrival of migrant workers from eastern Europe.
The British government is to offer some asylum-seekers and illegal immigrants more cash to leave the country. The offer, of up to 2000 GPB ($3,500) per person, would run until the end of June and would be available to those who claimed asylum in Britain before December 2005. Immigration Minister Tony McNulty disclosed the package in a written statement to Members of Parliament, The Times reported last week.
