However, its 2004 acquisition of discount PC maker eMachines gave Gateway entry into the retail sales channel.

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While the numbers of people coming through the traditional entry points at ports and the Channel Tunnel may be down, there remains anecdotal evidence that illegal immigrants are entering the UK by other means.

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Entry is open to all UK residents (including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), except BBC employees or those of its affiliates and their close relatives or any person connected to the competition.

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