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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Police arrest 300 people in major crackdown on illegal working in Scotland
Officers have been swooping on businesses across the country in a bid to tackle those abusing the UK immigration system. Over 300 people have been arrested in Scotland as part of an operation to disable illegal working in the UK. Officers have been swooping on businesses across the country in a bid to tackle those abusing the UK immigration system and exploiting vulnerable people. A particular focus has been on cracking down on employers facilitating illegal working - often subjecting migrants to squalid conditions and illegal working hours below minimum wage. Restaurants, nail bars and construction sites have been among the thousands of businesses targeted. Since July 2024, 469 visits resulted in 309 arrests - marking a 63% and 68% rise respectively to the previous year. Last month, a raid in Glasgow saw six arrested after immigration enforcement officers undertook visits to businesses across the city. Four men and two women were arrested for having no right to work in the UK and overstaying their visas. The individuals were of Indian, Iraqi, Colombian, Spanish and Portuguese nationalities. Businesses to be targeted in the sting included Malaga Tapas West End, Malaga Tapas Bearsden, The Malletsheugh, The Marmaris and Lamegos. The action forms part of a nationwide intensification which has seen illegal working visits increase by 48% and arrests spike by 51% across the UK. It comes alongside a ramp-up of operational activity to restore control of the immigration system, including the return of nearly 30,000 people with no right to be in the UK. Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Dame Angela Eagle, said: ' Illegal working simply will not be tolerated under this government. 'That's why we are intensifying our enforcement activity to target illegal workers and unscrupulous employers who undermine our border security. 'Under our Plan for Change, we are finally restoring order to our immigration system and ensuring the rules are respected and enforced.' Lynne Davidson, HM Inspector, Scotland ICE Team, said: 'There is no excuse for ignoring employment and immigration rules and those who do should be in no doubt that they will face the full consequences. 'Businesses have a legal requirement to carry out right to work checks on employees and we will continue to pursue unscrupulous employers and those who break immigration laws.' Ramping up illegal working enforcement activity forms a key part of the Home Office's drive to restore order to the immigration system under the UK Government 's Plan for Change. In many cases, individuals travelling to the UK illegally are sold a lie by smuggling gangs that they will be able to live and work freely in the UK, when in reality they often end up facing poor pay, inhumane working hours and squalid living conditions The UK Government is also introducing tough new laws to clamp down on illegal working by extending Right to Work checks on those hiring gig economy and zero-hours workers in sectors like construction, food delivery, beauty salons and courier services.
Glasgow Times
21-04-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Newton Mearns restaurant named as having most 'innovative menu'
The Malletsheugh in East Renfrewshire scooped the Innovative Menu of the Year accolade at the Scottish Curry Awards 2025. The awards ceremony took place at the Doubletree by Hilton in Glasgow on Monday, April 14. It aims to recognise and celebrate the 'talents and hard work of individuals and businesses in the Scottish curry industry'. READ MORE: Popular Glasgow restaurant named the 'best' in the city The Malletsheugh's Pav Birk said: 'We are beyond thrilled that people seem to get what we are trying to do here – the restaurant is our family dream and it's beautiful to see people embrace it. 'I've been strong-armed into leaving the kitchen to come along tonight, by my brothers and our mum – I wasn't happy, but I'm glad now I listened. It's a real honour to pick up these titles. 'We really pride ourselves on our menu and on listening to customers and taking lots of care and attention to ensure there's something for everyone – we designed the menu thinking of families or groups and the different tastes and preferences. 'So we have everything from the hottest curry to the most simple of European offerings. 'My passion is for the Indian side of cuisine, and we really push the boundaries, bringing in different flavour profiles and ideas, with lots of inspiration from our own family, especially my dad and grandad, who were pioneers in Indian food in Scotland. 'It's all in honour of them, so winning the Innovative Menu of the Year award feels like we're doing things in a way they would approve. It really does mean the world to us.' On top of the Innovative Menu of the Year accolade, the food spot also won an Outstanding Achievement nod in the hotly contested Best Of Greater Glasgow category. (Image: Supplied) READ MORE: Glasgow restaurant crowned best in the city at awards event Pav added: 'Glasgow is renowned for some of the best curries in the world, so this is another big win for us. 'We know we go above and beyond on everything we do, and it's very rewarding to see that people understand that and appreciate it. 'We're not even two years in, so it's incredible to step back and look at achievements like this – but we are just getting started. 'We have to thank everyone who makes The Malletsheugh so special, from our amazing team to the most important people of all, those around us who have made us part of the community. 'We try to give back and help local causes because we have really been accepted and welcomed by the local community – that's the biggest reward. 'But of course, these awards are pretty nice too.'
