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UK Cracks Down: 280 Delivery Drivers Arrested in Operation

8/10/2025

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In a bold move against illegal working, UK immigration enforcement apprehended 280 delivery drivers in a week-long operation. Out of 1,780 individuals stopped, 53 faced asylum support reviews. This crackdown targets the gig economy, aiming to hold businesses accountable for hiring undocumented workers and restore integrity to the labor market.

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Story summary

In a bold move against illegal working, UK immigration enforcement apprehended 280 delivery drivers in a week-long operation. Out of 1,780 individuals stopped, 53 faced asylum support reviews. This crackdown targets the gig economy, aiming to hold businesses accountable for hiring undocumented workers and restore integrity to the labor market.