London businesses have been issued £6.7 million in fines for employing illegal workers in the past six months, as the UK government intensifies its crackdown on illegal working. The Home Office reports a surge in arrests related to immigration offenses, with recent legal backing for its increased enforcement efforts.
Increased Fines and Arrests
The £6.7 million in fines represents a significant increase in penalties levied against employers in London found to be employing individuals without the legal right to work in the UK. Alongside the financial penalties, authorities have reported a rise in arrests linked to illegal working practices across the country.
- £6.7 million in fines have been issued to London businesses in the last six months for employing illegal workers.
- Arrests related to immigration offenses have surged as part of a government crackdown.
- The High Court has recently supported the Home Office’s intensified immigration raid strategy.
Recent immigration raids, some of which were documented by Sky News, have yielded arrests, though not all have resulted in convictions. A Sky News report detailed an instance where two individuals were arrested during a raid but subsequently released without charge.
The Home Office has received High Court backing for its strategy of intensified immigration raids on businesses. This legal support allows the government to continue and expand its enforcement activities targeting employers who violate immigration laws.
Authorities state that illegal workers “have nowhere to hide” as enforcement reaches record levels. The government aims to deter illegal employment and ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
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