Reform to unveil controversial plan to fine firms and jail bosses who employ illegal workers – UK politics live
Summary
Reform UK plans to introduce strict penalties on companies employing illegal workers. Their proposal includes fining firms 10% of their total global income and sending company bosses to jail, even if the bosses did not know the workers were illegal.Key Facts
- Reform UK wants to fine companies 10% of their global revenues if they hire illegal migrant workers.
- Bosses of these companies could face prison time under the new plan.
- Employers would be responsible even if they didn’t know the worker’s immigration status.
- Current fines are up to £60,000 per illegal worker but Reform UK seeks much harsher punishments.
- The government has recently cracked down on illegal workers, especially in delivery jobs like couriers.
- Visits and arrests related to illegal working in the UK increased by 57% between 2024 and 2025.
- The Home Office says illegal working harms honest businesses and exploits vulnerable people.
- Employers breaking the law can face fines, business closures, revoked licenses, and up to five years in prison.
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