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As experts in the immigration compliance field we am able to advise, educate and support businesses to conduct right to work/right to rent checks and ensure a statutory defence against any Home Office civil penalty. We can also offer bespoke support following Immigration Enforcement visits in order to reduce or redact any potential penalties. We're passionate about empowering business owners with awareness, knowledge and confidence surrounding immigration policies, enforcement activity and the civil penalty process.

In our experience, three most common mistakes put employers at risk:1. Missing Right to Work checks2. Incorrect document...
22/10/2026

In our experience, three most common mistakes put employers at risk:

1. Missing Right to Work checks

2. Incorrect document copies

3. Failing to carry out follow-up checks

These failures can happen even when an organisation has good intentions and an established HR process.

Small oversights can have serious consequences and mistakes like these are the cause of majority of civil penalties. Right to Work compliance should be a consistent process, not a box-ticking exercise.

When was the last time your organisation reviewed its Right to Work checks?

At least seven London boroughs have now taken a stand and voted to limit their co-operation with Home Office immigration...
20/10/2026

At least seven London boroughs have now taken a stand and voted to limit their co-operation with Home Office immigration raids, including the use of council resources and information sharing.

Following Lewisham, Lambeth, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Southwark and Haringey, Newham councillors unanimously agreed that the council should only co-operate with immigration raids where there is a clear legal obligation.

The debate raises important questions about the relationship between local authorities, immigration enforcement and businesses operating in the capital, following the spike in recorded visits in the past year.

For employers, however, understanding your legal responsibilities remains essential. A Home Office visit can lead to allegations of illegal working and potentially significant civil penalties.

Right-to-work compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise. Recognising potential red flags early can help employers i...
15/10/2026

Right-to-work compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise. Recognising potential red flags early can help employers identify issues and take appropriate action before they escalate.

Here are four warning signs employers should be cautious of:

• A worker refuses to provide documents
• Documents appear inconsistent
• Visa conditions restrict the job type
• Working hours exceed visa limits

These signs do not automatically mean that someone is working illegally. However, they should prompt employers to carry out the appropriate checks and seek advice where necessary.

Spotting these early can prevent enforcement problems later.

Is your organisation confident that its right-to-work checks are up to date?

How does the Home Office calculate a civil penalty for illegal working? For employers, understanding how civil penalties...
13/10/2026

How does the Home Office calculate a civil penalty for illegal working?

For employers, understanding how civil penalties are calculated is an important part of managing right-to-work compliance.

The level of a civil penalty can depend on several factors, including:
• Previous breaches of illegal working rules
• The level of employer cooperation with the Home Office
• Whether the employer has voluntarily reported illegal working
• The right-to-work checks and compliance systems already in place

The Home Office applies a sliding scale to determine the penalty. The circumstances of each case can make a significant difference.

Key takeaway: proactive compliance, effective record-keeping and cooperation with the Home Office can all play an important role in managing risk.

Employers should ensure their right-to-work procedures are robust, consistently applied and reviewed regularly before a compliance issue arises.

The Upper Tribunal has quashed a decision cancelling a Skilled Worker’s permission after the Home Office failed to engag...
08/10/2026

The Upper Tribunal has quashed a decision cancelling a Skilled Worker’s permission after the Home Office failed to engage with material evidence about his supplementary employment.

In R (Ghimire) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, published on 15 September 2026, the worker was observed delivering pizzas. The Home Office concluded that he was working as an unauthorised delivery driver and cancelled his permission with immediate effect.

The worker later relied on a contract dated before the incident describing him as a service manager, together with a letter from the restaurant owner. The Tribunal did not decide that these documents were reliable or that the delivery activity complied with his visa conditions. It held that the Home Office had acted unlawfully by sidelining material evidence because a stronger, independently sourced contract had not been provided.

The cancellation decisions were quashed and must be reconsidered afresh. This is not blanket approval for sponsored workers to undertake delivery work or other supplementary employment: the applicable visa conditions must still be met.

This highlights that employers and workers should retain contemporaneous contracts, job descriptions and payroll records. Sponsors should ensure that actual duties remain consistent with the role and any reporting obligations.

A great session at the House of Commons last week, getting into the detail of the Right to Work changes coming into effe...
07/10/2026

A great session at the House of Commons last week, getting into the detail of the Right to Work changes coming into effect from 1 October 2026.

Our founder, Kevin Barker, unpacked what the changes mean for construction businesses. The questions and discussion on the day highlighted just how important it is for businesses to look beyond their direct workforce and understand what is happening further down the supply chain.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to innDex and PPAC Solutions for bringing the industry together for such an important conversation.

For a full view of the changes starting 1 October 2026, read our blog: https://www.immigration-compliance.co.uk/articles/https/wwwimmigration-compliancecouk/blog-page-url/righttoworkexpansion

The latest Home Office figures show 4,756 arrests following illegal working visits during the first half of this year. B...
06/10/2026

The latest Home Office figures show 4,756 arrests following illegal working visits during the first half of this year. But where were the highest numbers of arrests recorded?

1. London: 1,256 arrests
• An additional 303 arrests and 32% year-on-year increase.

2. West Midlands: 701 arrests
• An additional 127 arrests and 22% year-on-year increase.

3. South West: 693 arrests
• An additional 213 arrests and 44% year-on-year increase.

London, the West Midlands and the South West recorded 2,650 arrests combined; around 56% of the UK total during the first half of 2026.

Illegal working arrests: what changed in the first half of 2026? The latest Home Office figures show 4,756 arrests follo...
24/09/2026

Illegal working arrests: what changed in the first half of 2026?

The latest Home Office figures show 4,756 arrests following illegal working visits between January and June 2026, 20% higher than the same period recorded in 2025.

1. Restaurants, takeaways and cafes
Jan - Jun 2026: 1,589 arrests
Jan - Jun 2025: 1,210 arrests
• Additional 379 arrests, representing a 31% increase

2. Beauty industry
Jan - Jun 2026: 648 arrests
Jan - Jun 2025: 421 arrests
• Additional 227 arrests, representing a 54% increase

3. Warehousing, distribution and delivery
Jan - Jun 2026: 635 arrests
Jan - Jun 2025: 373
• Additional 262 arrests, representing a 70% increase
• The Home Office has identified this sector as one where enforcement activity has increased significantly, as part of its intelligence-led activity.

The three categories above accounted for 2,872 arrests in the first half of this year; around 60% of all arrests recorded during the period.

While restaurants remain the largest category by volume, the beauty industry and warehousing, distribution and delivery services saw substantially faster year-on-year growth.

New Government figures show a significant increase in illegal working civil penalties issued between Q1 and Q2 of 2026. ...
22/09/2026

New Government figures show a significant increase in illegal working civil penalties issued between Q1 and Q2 of 2026.

2026 Q1:
• 561 civil penalties issued
• £32.6million in penalties
• 25 Alcohol/Late Night Refreshment licence reviews
• 4 closure notices

2026 Q2:
• 677 civil penalties issued
• £42million in penalties
• 30 Alcohol/Late Night Refreshment licence reviews
• 6 closure notices

That represents an increase of 116 civil penalties and £9.4million in penalties in just one quarter.

Right to Work compliance remains a significant enforcement priority. Employers should ensure their right-to-work checks, records and compliance processes are robust, up to date and consistently applied.

Illegal working enforcement: what the first half of 2026 tells us Illegal working enforcement activity has accelerated i...
17/09/2026

Illegal working enforcement: what the first half of 2026 tells us

Illegal working enforcement activity has accelerated in the first six months of 2026, with visits up 31% year on year. But what does that look like across some of the key sectors?

1. Restaurants, takeaways and cafes
Jan - Jun 2026: 2,195 visits
Jan - Jun 2025: 1,675 visits
• Additional 520 visits, representing a 31% increase

2. Food, drink and to***co retail
Jan - Jun 2026: 1,409 visits
Jan - Jun 2025: 1,029 visits
• Additional 380 visits, representing a 37% increase (the largest percentage increase among these three sectors)

3. Beauty industry
Jan - Jun 2026: 1,041 visits
Jan - Jun 2025: 779 visits
• Additional 262 visits, representing a 34% increase
• Nail bars, tanning salons and barbers are included in this category

The wider Home Office figures show 7,270 illegal working visits and 4,756 arrests across the UK during January - June 2026. For the full data set, click here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/returns-from-the-uk-and-illegal-working-activity-since-july-2024/illegal-working-and-enforcement-activity-to-the-end-of-june-2026

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