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Thousands of illegal workers arrested in Government border security crackdown

In January, there were 828 visits resulting in 609 arrests, a record-high for the month since 2019.
More than 16,400 deportations occurred between July and January, the highest for a six-month period since 2017.
A significant number of warrants were executed in restaurants, takeaways, and cafes, impacting the food industry.
The Home Office issued 1,090 civil penalty notices against employers facing fines for illegal workers.
Labour's Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will be debated in the House of Commons.

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Live Mint

UK’s ‘Trump-style’ crackdown on illegal workers targets Indian restaurants, stores

A raid at an Indian restaurant in Humberside, northern England, led to the arrest of seven people and four detentions.

12 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Republic World

UK's 'Trump-Style' Immigration Crackdown Targets Indian Restaurants Over Illegal Employment

London: The United Kingdom has intensified its crackdown on illegal immigration, targeting workplaces employing undocumented workers in US's Trump administration style. The Labour government has launched a large-scale operation, described as a ‘UK-wide blitz,’ with authorities ra

12 days ago·Mumbai, India

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Daily Trust

UK: Over 600 arrested for working illegally - Daily Trust

UK immigration enforcement teams made over 600 arrests in January as part of the new Labour government’s plan to tackle undocumented migration and people smuggling gangs, officials said on Monday. The 609 arrests, compared to 352 in January 2024, were made during visits to over 800 premises including nail bars, restaurants, car washes and convenience stores, a government statement said. On taking office last year Labour Prime Minister Keir Starm…

12 days ago

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NDTV

UK Targets Indian Restaurants In Trump-Style Immigration Crackdown

Reminiscent of US President Donald Trump's tough immigration crackdown, the United Kingdon's Labour government has launched a mass raids on illegal working in the country.

12 days ago·New Delhi, India

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The Express Tribune

'Over 600 arrested for working illegally in UK'

UK immigration enforcement teams made over 600 arrests in January, a 73 percent increase from the period a year ago, as part of the new Labour government's plan to tackle undocumented migration and people smuggling gangs, officials said Monday. The 609 arrests, compared to 352 in January 2024, were made at over 800 premises including nail bars, restaurants, car washes and convenience stores, a government statement said. On taking office last yea…

12 days ago·Pakistan

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Japan Today

UK touts clampdown on illegal working as it seeks to look tough on immigration

The British government on Monday touted its success in raiding businesses that employ unauthorized workers and deporting thousands of migrants with no right to stay in the UK, as it moved to strengthen law-enforcement powers against people-smuggling gangs. What’s billed as a “blitz on illegal working” is part of a…

13 days ago·Sakado, Japan

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