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UK Launches Crackdown on Illegal Asylum Seekers in Gig Economy

7/5/2025

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The UK Home Office is launching a bold crackdown on illegal asylum seekers, focusing on gig economy workers. Enforcement teams will target delivery riders misusing log-ins, while businesses hiring unauthorized workers risk hefty fines. This initiative comes amid soaring asylum claims and mounting political pressure, with talks of a UK-France agreement on the horizon.

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Story summary

The UK Home Office is launching a bold crackdown on illegal asylum seekers, focusing on gig economy workers. Enforcement teams will target delivery riders misusing log-ins, while businesses hiring unauthorized workers risk hefty fines. This initiative comes amid soaring asylum claims and mounting political pressure, with talks of a UK-France agreement on the horizon.