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Illegal migrants working in the black market face a new crackdown in a return of ‘hostile environment’ checks.
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick said the Home Office will use ‘every available power’ to ensure ‘only those eligible can work, receive benefits or access public services’.
He wants to expand the ‘hostile environment for illegal migration’ led by Theresa May as home secretary and paused in the wake of the Windrush scandal.
Mr Jenrick will lead a taskforce that will carry out checks on bank accounts, jobs and examine how to protect access to rented accommodation and driving licences.
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick wants to expand the ‘hostile environment for illegal migration’ led by Theresa May and paused in the wake of the Windrush scandal
It will also review legislation to prevent illegal migrants from exploiting the explosion in casual jobs in the gig economy, such as food delivery roles.
It also aims to increase by 50 per cent visits to workplaces such as construction and car washes.
There has already been a 10 per cent rise in raids to 1,152 to such businesses since Dec 11, resulting in
