Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% … leading to an 83% increase in arrests. Illegal working arrests and raids have reached the highest level in … Continue reading Illegal working – raids reach highest level in UK history
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Preventing illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements
Consultation on extending legislation to prevent illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements This Home Office … Continue reading Preventing illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements
Rogue employer visa sponsor licences revoked
More than twice the number of licences were revoked in the first year of this government than the year before, … Continue reading Rogue employer visa sponsor licences revoked
Crackdown on legal visa abuse
…action led to a 10% fall in student asylum claims. The significant growth in asylum claims from legal migration routes … Continue reading Crackdown on legal visa abuse
Immigration reforms restore order and control
New rules to be laid in Parliament see skills and salary thresholds rise, overseas recruitment for care workers end, and more … Continue reading Immigration reforms restore order and control
Delivery firms to bolster efforts to stop illegal working
Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commit to further strengthening security checks on delivery riders to prevent illegal working in … Continue reading Delivery firms to bolster efforts to stop illegal working
Delivery riders working illegally!
Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally Ramp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting … Continue reading Delivery riders working illegally!
Illegal working enforcement
Over 6,000 arrests and 9,000 visits carried out in crackdown on illegal working. A major surge in immigration enforcement activity … Continue reading Illegal working enforcement
Millions have taken action to access eVisa
..millions have accessed their eVisa, as an extension to the period expired immigration documents can be used for travel is … Continue reading Millions have taken action to access eVisa
Right to Work – guidance updated
The Home Office has issued revised guidance to employers on Right To Work checks (Wednesday 12th February 2025). Who has … Continue reading Right to Work – guidance updated
Blitz on illegal working
Most successful January in over half a decade for Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams tackling illegal working. Illegal working A … Continue reading Blitz on illegal working
Crack down on illegal working
The government has been intensifying raids to tackle illegal working across England since the summer. Officers have been out in … Continue reading Crack down on illegal working
Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
Businesses who commit serious offences will be banned from sponsoring overseas workers to crack down on visa abuse and prevent … Continue reading Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
Pre-travel ETA applications for non-Europeans opens
Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the … Continue reading Pre-travel ETA applications for non-Europeans opens
UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel … Continue reading UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
New support for Windrush victims
Home Secretary commits to a 'fundamental reset' in the government’s response to Windrush. Victims of the Windrush scandal will be … Continue reading New support for Windrush victims
Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government. The government has pledged to … Continue reading Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced last month that the government would crack down on unscrupulous employers who are hiring … Continue reading Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad
Young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers … Continue reading Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad
Pubs to stay open late as England bid to bring football home
Pub and bar licensing hours will be extended on Sunday after England reach the final of the UEFA European Football … Continue reading Pubs to stay open late as England bid to bring football home
Twelve arrested after Home Office raid
Twelve immigration offenders have been arrested following a Home Office raid on a bedding and mattress factory in the West … Continue reading Twelve arrested after Home Office raid
Right to Work – Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice
Published Draft Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice Home Office has published a draft code of practice on illegal working penalties, … Continue reading Right to Work – Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice
Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
11 agency workers were arrested by Immigration Enforcement at the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park The intelligence-led operation uncovered illegal … Continue reading Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
Home Office’s illegal working enforcement activity inspection
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of illegal working enforcement activity. The scope of … Continue reading Home Office’s illegal working enforcement activity inspection























