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WHAT HAPPENED ON 21st May 2006?
20th May 2006
Illegal workers prompt new probe
A company which provides staff to clean government buildings launched a probe after it sent five illegal immigrants to work in a Home Office premises. The Nigerians were arrested in London after being sent to the Immigration & Nationality Directorate's Becket House. Earlier this week a director at the IND caused a row after saying he did not have the "faintest idea" how many illegal immigrants were in the UK. Techclean said the five men appeared to have "circumvented" safeguards.
21st May 2006
Criminal records mix-up uncovered
Some 2 700 people have been wrongly labelled as criminals by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) it has emerged. The mistakes have led to some people being turned down for jobs. The Home Office said the errors arose when personal details were similar to those of people with a conviction but were "a tiny proportion of cases". It said 90% of disputes were resolved within 21 days & while errors were regrettable it would not apologise for its "caution".
21st May 2006
Extra £2.5m for July bomb victims
Victims of the 7 July London bombings are to receive increased compensation after criticism about the amounts being offered. The Home Office said an extra £2.5m would be available due to the "exceptional nature" of the attacks. The additional compensation which could double some victim's payments will be distributed before the first anniversay of the bombings. Details of how the money will be awarded will be announced next week.
20th May 2006
£81m 'Gateway to Scotland' plans
Ambitious plans to develop Gretna as the "Gateway to Scotland" could deliver nearly 600 jobs to the area. Private & public investment of at least £81m is being proposed on a range of projects to transform the town. Plans at Gretna Football Club the World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop & housing investment are being tied in with council development plans. A report on the scheme says it could transform the town into a "world- renowned" place to live.
21st May 2006
Criminal records mix-up uncovered
Some 2 700 people have been wrongly labelled as criminals by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) it has emerged. The mistakes have led to some people being turned down for jobs. The Home Office said the errors arose when personal details were similar to those of people with a conviction but were "a tiny proportion of cases". It said 90% of disputes were resolved within 21 days & while errors were regrettable it would not apologise for its "caution".
21st May 2006
Boots gives £3.6m to help Airdrie
The chemist chain Boots will donate #3.6m to North Lanarkshire following the closure of its Airdrie factory. A new regeneration company involving the council & local economic development bodies will be established with the cash. The factory's closure was a major blow to the town & led to the loss of 1 000 jobs. Lanarkshire will now be promoted as an investment location prioritising the redevelopment of brownfield sites.
20th May 2006
Calm returns to shocked Sao Paulo
Brazilian officials say calm has returned in the state of Sao Paulo after a week of clashes between gangs and police that left 170 people dead. A police chief urged people to "go out and have fun" over the weekend as his officers kept watch on the streets. Violence erupted last week with prison riots & attacks on police organised by criminals based in Brazil's jails. Officials deny the charge that a police crackdown in which some 107 suspects reportedly died was heavy-handed.
21st May 2006
Criminal records mix-up uncovered
Some 2 700 people have been wrongly labelled as criminals by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) it has emerged. The mistakes have led to some people being turned down for jobs. The Home Office said the errors arose when personal details were similar to those of people with a conviction but were "a tiny proportion of cases". It said 90% of disputes were resolved within 21 days & while errors were regrettable it would not apologise for its "caution".
21st May 2006
Iraqi PM vows to tackle terrorism
Iraq's new Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has vowed that he will use "maximum force" against terrorism while also promoting national reconciliation. Mr Maliki was speaking as the Iraqi cabinet met for the first time since it was approved by parliament on Saturday. His comments came as the Iraqi capital was hit by a series of bomb attacks. In the deadliest incident a suicide bomber killed 13 people & injured 18 in an attack on a crowded restaurant in Baghdad's central Karada district.
