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Mitie Launches Probe into Racist, Antisemitic Abuse at Removal Centres

6/11/2026

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Mitie opened an internal investigation into alleged racist, antisemitic and Islamophobic remarks by staff at UK immigration removal centres.
A BAME whistleblower said the hostile environment caused stress, anxiety and fear, while the CEO apologized in February 2022 after staff used a racist WhatsApp group called “escorts meet and greet,” shut down.
The Home Office said the issue is Mitie’s responsibility, prompting Mitie to upgrade communications technology to improve radio-transmission traceability.

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Mitie opened an internal investigation into alleged racist, antisemitic and Islamophobic remarks by staff at UK immigration removal centres.
A BAME whistleblower said the hostile environment caused stress, anxiety and fear, while the CEO apologized in February 2022 after staff used a racist WhatsApp group called “escorts meet and greet,” shut down.
The Home Office said the issue is Mitie’s responsibility, prompting Mitie to upgrade communications technology to improve radio-transmission traceability.