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flag UK Home Secretary orders crackdown on illegal gig work by asylum seekers, targeting delivery firms.

flag Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal gig economy work, focusing on asylum seekers working as delivery riders without permission. flag This follows food delivery firms like Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat pledging to enhance checks. flag Asylum seekers are typically banned from working during their claim process but can apply after a year. flag Businesses found employing illegal workers face up to £60,000 fines, director disqualifications, and possible five-year prison sentences.

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