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flag Over 8,000 people arrested in UK for illegal work in 2024–2025 amid record raids and stricter enforcement.

flag Over 8,000 people were arrested in the UK between October 2024 and September 2025 for working illegally, a 63% increase from the prior year, during a record 11,000 enforcement raids. flag Northern Ireland saw over 200 arrests and 168 raids, a 168% and 54% rise respectively. flag Operation Sterling, a £5 million initiative, targeted sectors like takeaways, delivery services, salons, and car washes, resulting in over 1,050 removals. flag Employers now face up to five years in prison and fines of £60,000 per illegal worker, with expanded right-to-work checks covering gig economy and temporary staff. flag The government is pushing stricter enforcement to deter illegal migration and dismantle the black economy.

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