Britain increases fines for hiring illegal immigrants

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People who allow asylum seekers to work for them or rent their properties in breach of the law will face significantly increased fines from next year, as ministers attempt to reduce “pull factors” for people making small boat crossings.
Landlords found to be hosting a lodger without lawful immigration status for the first time could be forced to pay £5,000 – a huge increase from the existing maximum fine of £80. If they are found to be accommodating multiple occupiers for the first time they could face a fine of £10,000 for each occupier, a sharp increase from the £1,000 maximum fine brought in when the civil penalties were introduced in 2014.
Employers will face initial fines of up to £45,000 for each worker without lawful immigration status under the new plans, up from £15,000. Before the new fines come into effect at the start of 2024, the Home Office will launch a consultation on actions that could be strengthened to deter licensed businesses from employing workers without lawful immigration status.
 
Source- the Gurdain