IFRAME: //www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-CQ3M * Propertynews * Home Delivery * niCarfinder * Dating * niJobfinder * Classifieds * Google+ * Facebook * Twitter belfasttelegraph Monday 6 January 2014 Icon Hi °C | Lo °C Change * Athlone * Bray * Cork * Drogheda * Dundalk * Galway * Kilkenny * Limerick * Navan * Waterford * News + Northern Ireland News + UK + Republic of Ireland + World + Politics + Health + Obituaries + Technology and Gadgets + Education o Graduations + Campaigns o Making The Difference + Sunday Life Human remains 'fall from the sky' in Saudi Arabia new Human remains have reportedly fallen from the sky in the Saudi city of Jeddah, landing on the tarmac of a normally busy intersection at around 2.30am on Sunday. Chancellor George Osborne gives a speech on the economy during his visit to manufacturing company Sertec, Coleshill in Birmingham. 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(Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) Gwyneth 'shouted at' during shoot British photographer Andy Gotts has opened up about some of his most iconic celebrity photographs. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Actress Kate Winslet attends the press conference for Winslet: My hair is fluffy Kate Winslet is envious of women who have "swishy" hair. Belfast City Hall. Donegall Square. Under construction in 1903. The Earl of Glasgow unveiling the statue of Sir Edward J Harland in the grounds of the new City Hall. BELFAST TELEGRAPH ARCHIVE Belfast: A town is born * Galleries Search ____________________ (BUTTON) Go Home› Local and National› UK› 'Be grateful' for immigrants' input Comments * Email * Print * Font Size /> Generous benefit payments in the UK leave thousands of low-paid jobs attractive to migrants, a Romanian government minister suggests 04 December 2013 Britain should be grateful that Romanians and Bulgarians will take jobs that its own workers refuse to do, a Romanian government minister has said. Also in this Section George Osborne insists Britain must make £25bn more welfare cuts in 2014 [TICON-A VIDEO] Kylie and Ricky set for Voice debut Jogger 'in nine-hour sex attack' Cameron migrant stance criticised Immigrants from the two countries will fill a gap in the workforce, taking on jobs in the agriculture and hospitality sectors from Britons who would rather live on benefits, Labour minister Mariana Campeanu told The Times. She also rebutted fears of a vast influx of migrants coming to claim benefits when EU working restrictions are lifted on January 1, saying the vast majority will take on necessary jobs such as nursing and social care. Suggesting that generous benefit payments in the UK leave thousands of low-paid jobs unfilled and attractive to migrants, Mr s Campeanu said: "I do not know in depth the British social welfare system, this is an internal issue of the British government how generous it can be in its welfare system towards its citizens. "This should maybe be a reason why many British people do not access the vacancies on the labour market for which Romanian citizens, for example, are going to apply. "If there are vacancies, somebody will fill them, whether they are from Romania, Italy, Spain or wherever... "Taking into account the fact that Romanian citizens in the UK contribute greatly to the GDP and also that many of these people are young and well-qualified, the UK should be grafetul that these people have come to live there." Mrs Campeanu said she backed Prime Minister David Cameron's plans to restrict benefits to migrants, and said she was working with the Department of Work and Pensions to crack down on fraudulent claims. She added that the loosening of EU restrictions on movement meant that well-qualified Romanians, such as doctors and nurses, were leaving the country in droves, causing a shortage of more than 20,000 workers in the medical sector. Yesterday London mayor Boris Johnson called for a benefits ban of up to a year and the retention of job restrictions on Bulgarians and Romanians. But Mrs Campeanu said the Conservatives should distance themselves from "racism and xenophobia". Download the Belfast Telegraph iPad App Download the Belfast Telegraph iPad App Most Read in this section 1. M1 embankment crash kills teenagers 2. Coalition split over Osborne cuts 3. Jogger 'in nine-hour sex attack' 4. Probe after baby born at warehouse 5. Jail disorder 'longer than thought' 6. Train Robber Biggs in parting shot 7. Heavy rain threatens more floods 8. Cameron urged not to dodge debates 9. Barristers stage legal aid protest 10. Profumo affair: Author believes desire not to upset royals is reason file is still secret Latest Comments Chancellor George Osborne gives a speech on the economy during his visit to manufacturing company Sertec, Coleshill in Birmingham. More in UK (1 of 20 articles) George Osborne insists Britain must make £25bn more welfare cuts in 2014 Read More Competitions The Scottish referendum on independence is due to take place in September 2014 Events calendar 2014 The big news stories over the next 12 months Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on January 1, 2014 in London, England Happy New Year 2014 Mezzo soprano superstar Katherine Jenkins lights up the stage at this year's BBC Proms in the Park live from the Titanic Slipways in Belfast New Year Honours 2014 Katherine Jenkins among those recognised Snowboarder Aimee Fuller pictured on Belfast Lough. Pic Red Bull Rising stars of 2014 Who's set to hit the headlines next year? Northern Ireland- 26th December 2013 Mandatory Credit - Picture - Matt Mackey/Presseye.com Adam & Ann Armstrong Memorial Handicap Steeplechase won by Refused a Name with jockey John Joseph on board. 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'The Wikipedia of medicine': Manchester medical student's notes become worldwide internet hit new A medical student who shared his notes online has found unexpected success after his popular website was voted by medical professionals as a global industry innovator. Tom Leach was recognised by the Health Service Journal as one of 2013's top innovators, alongside heavyweights such as Ben Goldacre and Sir Bruce Keogh. Latest Sport Johnson joins West Ham on loan new West Ham have announced the loan signing of defender Roger Johnson from Wolves for the remainder of the season. Roger Johnson has been brought in to bolster West Ham's injury-ravaged defence Walcott will be big miss - Parlour new Former Arsenal and England midfielder Ray Parlour believes Theo Walcott will be distraught after seeing his World Cup dream ended by a knee injury. Theo Walcott looks set to be sidelined for six months Makienok in no hurry over Fulham new Rene Meulensteen must map out Fulham's long-term Barclays Premier League future to convince Simon Makienok to move to Craven Cottage in January, according to the Brondby striker's agent. Rene Meulensteen could add to his squad in January Latest Showbiz Mental health nurse Nathan Filer wins Costa first novel prize with The Shock of the Fall new A mental health nurse, who prompted a bidding war for a debut novel which explored one man’s descent into mental illness, has won the Costa Book award for the best first time writer. Nathan Filer, 32, is a lecturer but also works in mental health Styles and Jenner hit the slopes Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner have fuelled romance rumours by kicking off the New Year on holiday together. Harry Styles has been spending time with Kendall Jenner Mel C stepping out with Greg Burns? 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