Unemployed could lose council housing

Posted on February 7, 2008 by louisesnews

Caroline Flint – discriminating against the unemployed
Housing Minister Caroline Flint has sparked a storm of protest after saying that the unemployed should seek work or lose their council homes. She said that many in council housing could find work with the “right support”, and new council tenants should have to sign a contract saying they [...]

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Welcome centre for immigrants at Edinburgh Airport

Posted on February 7, 2008 by louisesnews

Edinburgh Airport could offer welcome to immigrant workers
A new welcome centre to help Eastern European immigrants find work has been proposed for Edinburgh Airport.
The idea has been proposed by MSP Lothians Independent Margo MacDonald. Groups working with Polish immigrants in Edinburgh claim it is an “excellent idea”. There are currently around 35,000 Eastern Europeans, the [...]

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