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

Over 6,000 arrests and 9,000 visits carried out across the UK since July, as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal working.

Government officials targeted employment sectors including restaurants, construction sites and nail bars, as Sir Kier Starmer looked to restore the immigration system and tackle rogue employers under the Plan for Change.

A major surge in immigration enforcement activity across the UK has led to a 51% rise in the number of arrests since the election, as part of a Home Office drive to disable the illegal working trade in the UK.

Immigration Enforcement teams have intensified activity in towns, cities and villages to tackle those abusing

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