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UK town flies homeless migrants home

Thu, Feb 11 2010 11:42 CET

byThe Krakow Post

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UK town flies homeless migrants home

 
Photo: Nikolay Doychinov

The town of Peterborough, located in a largely agricultural area in the east of England, is piloting an initiative to send homeless migrants back to their home countries, free of charge.

This unique initiative began in Peterborough, and is now being implemented in the cities of Boston and Lincolnshire.

According to local newspaper The Evening Telegraph, the scheme, officially known as the National Reconnection Service, would cost the city £150,000 (170 194 euro).

Immigrants not eligible for unemployment benefits will be able to apply to receive a one-way ticket back to their home country.

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