In a related development, a student from the University of Stirling found himself confined at the Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre in Scotland. He has been in detention for an extended period without the possibility of being granted bail for working more than the stipulated time of 20 hours.
Engaging in unauthorized employment is not a minor oversight but a serious breach of the immigration laws enforced by the UK Home Office and under the leadership of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the government is implementing stringent measures to enforce stricter labor and border policies.
In the UK, the immigration officers are now conducting unannounced inspections at various business establishments, including car washes, barber shops, restaurants, and convenience stores.
In a recent operation covering 159 premises, the Home Office reported the apprehension of 105 individuals, underscoring its resolute commitment to rigorously uphold these regulations.