The Government has ordered a contractor to remove certain job listings at an immigration removal centre from a recruitment website, following the appearance of advertisements for floristry and hairdressing tutors.

Outsourcing firm Mitie, which manages the Heathrow immigration removal centre (IRC) near the west London airport, had listed several roles online including a painting and decorating tutor and gym manager at the IRC, with salaries ranging between £31,000 and £38,000.

One of the job descriptions included responsibilities to deliver workshops in floristry, cake decorating, balloon-craft and arts and craft activities to "provide a safe, secure, stimulating, supportive and productive environment for residents".

Home Office minister Seema Malhotra stated: "We do not believe all thes

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