Department for Business and Trade
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Why the UK Migrant Delivery Crackdown Will Fail Without Tougher Rules
On 22 July 2025, the UK government unveiled a bold new initiative to curb illegal migrant workers in the gig economy, targeting food delivery platforms like Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats. The Home Office’s plan hinges on sharing asylum-hotel locations with these companies to flag suspicious accounts and halt illegal work. As a delivery driver with firsthand experience in…
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Delivery Drivers Deserve Dignity: Fighting Exploitation in the Gig Economy
📢 A Call for Justice: My Letter to the Government On February 7, 2025, I sent an email to the Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, voicing the frustrations of thousands of delivery drivers like me. We work grueling 12-hour shifts, rushing through congested streets and battling harsh weather, only to earn as little…
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The Exploitation of Food Delivery Workers in the Gig Economy: It’s Time for Change
We are putting more money in your pocket. From April, millions of working people will get a pay rise. — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) February 4, 2025 Millions of food delivery workers across the UK are trapped in a cycle of exploitation, hidden behind the misleading label of “self-employment.” Despite recent announcements of pay rises and improvements in working conditions across…
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