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Are Brits unemployable?

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Are Brits unemployable? Charlie Mullins from Kent runs a multi-million pound plumbing business. He is quoted in today's Mail saying he increasingly employs foreigners because they have a better attitude and work harder. He says Britons would rather be footballers than do a honest day's work. Is he right?

Migrant workers are certainly faring better as unemployment rises. The Telegraph reports there are 2.62m Britons out of work and 2.52m foreigners in jobs.

How safe are our skies? Did you know Iranian jets are refuelling at Manston Airport despite international sanctions preventing many companies and our government trading with Iran.

As well as the ethical issue, there also appears to be safety issues too. Iranian passengers have reported safety problems and more than one emergency landing which some say was caused by planes being low on fuel by the time they fly over Kent. Should we be worried? We hear your views and opinions.

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Thu 17 Nov 2011 09:00

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  • Thu 17 Nov 2011 09:00