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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jamie Grierson

Minister orders immigration centre to remove ‘balloon craft’ job ads

A large brick warehouse-style building
Colnbrook detention centre (above) is part of the Heathrow immigration removal centre, which houses up to 965 residents. Photograph: Mark Kerrison/Alamy

Jobs aimed at improving the wellbeing of people at an immigration detention centre, including holding workshops in floristry and balloon craft, are unnecessary and should be removed, a government minister has said.

The outsourcing firm Mitie, which manages the Heathrow immigration removal centre (IRC) in west London, listed several roles online, including a painting and decorating tutor and gym manager, for salaries ranging between £31,000 and £38,000.

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