Friday, 29 February 2008

China considers ending one-child policy

China could scrap its one-child policy, a senior family planning official said today, acknowledging concerns about its effects in creating an ageing society and gender gap.

China considers ending one-child policy | World news | guardian.co.uk

Immigration points system begins

Immigration officer at Heathrow

The government has launched the first stage of a new points-based system for migrants from outside the EU.

BBC NEWS | Politics | Immigration points system begins

Tracking the journey of the £9 pair of jeans

 

The story of the blues: Tracking the journey of the £9 pair of jeans - Green Living, Environment - Independent.co.uk