Crackdown on illegal working leads to surge in arrests
Summary
The UK government has increased immigration raids on businesses to catch people working illegally. This led to a significant rise in arrests across the country, with a notable increase in London, the West Midlands, and south-west England.Key Facts
- UK Home Office increased immigration raids by 77% since Labour came to power.
- Arrests from these raids rose by 83%, totaling over 12,300 people.
- Over 1,700 arrested individuals have been deported.
- London saw more than 2,100 arrests, a 47% increase from 2024.
- In the West Midlands and south-west England, arrests rose by 76% and 91% respectively.
- Immigration enforcement received an extra £5 million in funding to support increased activities.
- Plans to introduce mandatory digital ID by 2029 aim to make it harder for migrants to work illegally.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood emphasized the surge in enforcement activity to prevent illegal working.
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