Checks on foreign-born workers could see businesses become 'pseudo immigration officials'

Plans to punish companies that fail to check whether non-British employees have a legal right to work in the UK have come under fire from small business owners.

Companies could face fines of up to £10,000 for each illegal worker under proposals announced earlier this year by immigration minister, Liam Byrne. The Government’s consultation period into the prevention of illegal working came to a close yesterday (7 August).

It is estimated that some 500,000 illegal immigrants are ... (341 more words)

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