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Concerned about asylum? Support your local Action Team!

The Independent Asylum Commission invites anyone concerned about Government asylum policy to join its Regional Campaign Action Teams.

Immigration Minister criticises asylum campaigners

Immigration Minister Phil Woolas has accused lawyers and campaigners of having a "vested interest" in supporting asylum seekers.

MPs to debate capping interest rates for doorstep lenders

A Bill is to be debated in Parliament which would limit the interest rates which dorrstep lenders can charge.

GMTV highlights costs of predatory lending

The morning TV show GMTV is running two days of reports highlighting the costs of predatory lending by door-to-door (home credit) and payday lenders.

High earners asked to donate 1% of bonus to help young people

A charity consortium has called on those employees still earning large bonuses to donate just 1% of their bonus to help the consorium's work with young people.

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News: Concerned about asylum? Support your local Action Team! Nov 20, 2008; Immigration Minister criticises asylum campaigners Nov 19, 2008; MPs to debate capping interest rates for doorstep lenders Nov 18, 2008; GMTV highlights costs of predatory lending Nov 17, 2008; High earners asked to donate 1% of bonus to help young people Nov 17, 2008; More news…

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