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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…