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These documents relate to the Illegal Migration Bill which received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023.
Information for migrants on the risks and realities of travelling to the UK through dangerous or illegal routes, and the safe and legal alternatives.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
You can receive an unlimited fine for employing an illegal worker - find out what happens and what you can do
Quarterly reports showing the total number of fines (also known as civil penalties) for illegal working issued to non-compliant employers in each region of the UK.
These factsheets provide more information about the Illegal Migration Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 7 March 2023.
A man from Coalville, Leicestershire has been found guilty of fishing illegally in Warwickshire in a case brought by the Environment Agency.
Leading food delivery companies will introduce enhanced security checks on their apps to prevent the market being abused by illegal workers, following discussions with the government.
Part 1 of the Immigration Act about the labour market and illegal working.
A bogus immigration lawyer with no licence to practise has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years for exploiting at least 19 victims for huge financial gain.
Fines and prison sentences you can get for renting your property to someone who is not allowed to rent: what happens if you did not check, how you can object to a fine, how to appeal
Indian restaurant and takeaway manager banned as company director after employing three illegal workers
Report someone who you think may be living or working in the UK illegally, employing someone illegally
A Nottinghamshire man has been found guilty of fishing illegally on two counts in a case brought by the Environment Agency.
The Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund (IWTCF) is a UK government competitive grants scheme aimed at eradicating the illegal trade in wildlife.
The law on squatting - what squatting is, squatters' rights, removing squatters, getting your property back from squatters and adverse possession. Includes information from the withdrawn EX332 and EX333 guidance.
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