Fines for businesses and landlords who knowingly support illegal migrants are set to triple under new rules announced by the government.
Firms who are found to have repeatedly employed illegal migrants could face fines of up to £60,000 per breach.
The Home Office argues “illegal working and renting are significant pull factors” for illegal migration.
The Home Office argues “illegal working and renting are significant pull factors” for illegal migration.
Under the new punishments, which come into force at the beginning of 2024, businesses will see the civil penalty for employing illegal migrants rise from £15,000 for the first offence to £45,000.
Repeat offenders will see fines triple from £20,000 to £60,000.
Meanwhile, landlords will have fines hiked from £80 per lodger and £1,000 per occupier for a first breach to up to £5,000 per lodger and £10,000 per occupier.
Further breaches could result in penalties of to £10,000 per lodger and £20,000 per occupier, up from £500 and £3,000 respectively.
“Unscrupulous landlords and employers who allow illegal working and renting enable the business model of the evil people smugglers to continue,” Mr Jenrick said in a statement.
Fines for businesses and landlords who knowingly support illegal migrants are set to triple under new rules announced by the government.
The Home Office argues “illegal working and renting are significant pull factors” for illegal migration.
Firms who are found to have repeatedly employed illegal migrants could face fines of up to £60,000 per breach.
Under the new punishments, which come into force at the beginning of 2024, businesses will see the civil penalty for employing illegal migrants rise from £15,000 for the first offence to £45,000.
The Home Office argues “illegal working and renting are significant pull factors” for illegal migration.
The Home Office argues “illegal working and renting are significant pull factors” for illegal migration.
Under the new punishments, which come into force at the beginning of 2024, businesses will see the civil penalty for employing illegal migrants rise from £15,000 for the first offence to £45,000.
Repeat offenders will see fines triple from £20,000 to £60,000.
Meanwhile, landlords will have fines hiked from £80 per lodger and £1,000 per occupier for a first breach to up to £5,000 per lodger and £10,000 per occupier.
Further breaches could result in penalties of to £10,000 per lodger and £20,000 per occupier, up from £500 and £3,000 respectively.
“Unscrupulous landlords and employers who allow illegal working and renting enable the business model of the evil people smugglers to continue,” Mr Jenrick said in a statement.
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