Arrests of illegal migrant workers increase by 51% in year since Labour elected

More than 1,000 immigration arrests in Wales and south England

A major surge in immigration enforcement has led to more than 1,000 arrests in Wales and the West of England.

Illegal work arrests increase by over 50% compared to last year in attempt to 'tackle those abusing the UK immigration system'

Immigration enforcement has seen a dramatic rise in activity over the past year, with arrests for illegal work jumping by 51 per cent

Illegal migrant worker arrests skyrocket in 1 year - but Labour faces new crisis

The Government said it will introduce stricter laws, extend right-to-work checks, and continue to target specific sectors with links to illegal workers.

Migrant arrests for illegal working surge 51% as Government cracks down on rogue employers

Arrests of migrants working illegally in the UK have increased by 51% in the year since the general election.

Footage shows immigration raids on nail bars, construction sites and restaurants

Immigration enforcement teams have raided 9,000 properties across the UK, including restaurants, nail bars and construction sites, and made 6,410 arrests since the election.

Arrests of illegal migrant workers increase by 51% in year since Labour elected

From 5 July 2024 - the day after Labour won the election - to 31 May 2025, 6,410 people have been arrested on suspicion of working illegally in the UK, according to Home Office figures.