Government Cracks Down on Illegal Working with Major Delivery Giants
Today I want to talk about a big step the UK government is taking to combat illegal working in the delivery sector—and it’s something that affects all of us, whether we're ordering food or just concerned about law and fairness in the job market.
The government has just announced a new operational partnership with three of the biggest names in the delivery industry: Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats. The goal? To tackle illegal working, especially account sharing by individuals who have no legal right to work in the UK.
Here’s what’s happening. There's been an ongoing issue where some legitimate delivery riders are sharing their accounts with migrants who are not legally allowed to work in the UK. This not only breaks immigration laws, but it also exposes vulnerable people to exploitation and undermines the integrity of the gig economy. Under existing rules, companies have already been suspending accounts when such activity is detected. But now, the government is going further.
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With this new agreement, delivery platforms will receive more detailed information from the Home Office—including the locations of asylum hotels—to better identify suspicious activity. Companies are also stepping up their use of technology with real-time identity checks, facial recognition tools, and fraud detection systems. That means only verified riders will be able to access the apps and accept jobs.
It’s part of a wider crackdown called the “Plan for Change,” where enforcement across sectors has increased significantly. Over the last year, more than 10,000 illegal working visits have taken place, leading to over 7,000 arrests. That’s a 50% jump compared to the year before. Businesses caught employing illegal workers have also faced a sharp rise in penalties—nearly 750 fines were issued in just the first quarter of this year.
What’s more, this is just one part of a broader immigration and border security overhaul. New legislation—the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill—will make it a legal requirement for all companies, including gig economy platforms, to verify that anyone working for them has the legal right to do so. This aims to shut down the loopholes that have allowed misuse of flexible working arrangements.
It’s a powerful message: the government is serious about stopping illegal working and protecting both the rights of legitimate workers and the safety of our communities. By partnering with delivery giants, they’re tackling a problem right at the source—ensuring that digital convenience doesn't come at the cost of law or fairness.
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