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Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says

Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says
BBC Politics Thursday 06 August 2026, 23:32 UTC 1 min read
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The Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026.

The Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026.
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