Illegal immigrants caught working in the UK to face up to 6 months in prison

                                  


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Illegal immigrants caught working in the UK will face up to six months in prison under plans unveiled in detail by the government today.

Late-night takeaways, pubs and off-licences have also been threatened with closure if they are found employing foreign workers who have no right to be in the country.

Immigration Minister James Brokenshire said the new law would help fight perceptions of the UK as a "soft touch" destination.

If you are here illegally, we will take action to stop you from working, renting a flat, opening a bank account or driving a car.

We will continue to crack down on abuse and build an immigration system that works in the best interests of the British people and those who play by the rules.

Illegal workers will face the prospect of a prison term and rogue employers could have their businesses closed, have their licenses removed, or face prosecution if they continue to flout the law.

Those charged with knowingly employing illegal workers will also face a bigger potential jail sentence, with the maximum raised from two to five years.

Meanwhile, banks will be forced to check current accounts against migrant databases, and private landlords who fail to remove illegal immigrants could face jail themselves.