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Ad campaign to raise awareness of illegal workers

9th January 2008, 1:00pm

The Home Office is launching an advertising campaign that aims to stop businesses employing illegal workers.

Back in November we reported on the Government's announcement to increase fines and sanctions against those who gave illegal workers employment.

To build up awareness of the new measures, there will be a three-week newspaper and radio campaign, which starts on 14^th January 2008.

Employers found to be supporting illegal working will be fined up to £10,000 for every illegal employee and will lose the right to recruit from outside the European Union.

The Government are describing the campaign as part of the biggest shake-up of the immigration system for 40 years.

Immigration Minister, Liam Byrne explained why the campaign is tackling this issue head-on: "Illegal working attracts illegal migrants and undercuts British wages. That's why we're determined to shut it down."

The issue is becoming more and more present in the restaurant and catering industry.

Just yesterday, four Malaysian men were deported after immigration officers raided a Japanese restaurant in the city of Edinburgh following an anonymous tip-off.

The employer was issued with a warning letter and if the incident had occurred after 1^st February 2008, when the revised sanctions come into effect, they would be faced with fines.

Liam Byrne added: "The message is clear for employers – we will not tolerate illegal working. This highly visible marketing campaign will ensure employers have no excuse for breaking the rules."

Click here to read our original report in November.

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