Britain's Home Office was left red-faced today after unveiling new English tests for migrants -- but misspelling the word "language" in its announcement. (Representational Image)
London, United Kingdom:
Britain's Home Office was left red-faced today after unveiling new English tests for migrants -- but misspelling the word "language" in its announcement.
Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday launched a £20 million ($28.5 million, 26 million euro) language fund to help women, particularly Muslims, who arrive in Britain after getting married but struggle to speak English.
He also said women from non-EU countries who fail to pass an English language test after two and a half years in the country could face deportation, drawing criticism from Muslim groups and opposition parties.
A Home Office press release giving details of the move Thursday spoke of a "new English langauge test" and had to be corrected.
Asked if Cameron was disappointed by the mistake, his official spokeswoman told reporters: "All of us are open to mistakes at times.
"The prime minister is pretty confident that his team speak English competently."
The error drew ridicule on Twitter -- broadcaster Anita Anand wrote it was "beyond parody", while user @DaveGoddard 1971 joked: "Makes you proud to be British".
Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday launched a £20 million ($28.5 million, 26 million euro) language fund to help women, particularly Muslims, who arrive in Britain after getting married but struggle to speak English.
He also said women from non-EU countries who fail to pass an English language test after two and a half years in the country could face deportation, drawing criticism from Muslim groups and opposition parties.
A Home Office press release giving details of the move Thursday spoke of a "new English langauge test" and had to be corrected.
Asked if Cameron was disappointed by the mistake, his official spokeswoman told reporters: "All of us are open to mistakes at times.
"The prime minister is pretty confident that his team speak English competently."
The error drew ridicule on Twitter -- broadcaster Anita Anand wrote it was "beyond parody", while user @DaveGoddard 1971 joked: "Makes you proud to be British".
Makes you proud to be British https://t.co/MlCfR3wVhD
- Dave Goddard (@DaveGoddard1971) January 22, 2016Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world
