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The UK doubles its arrests of undocumented workers

The UK doubles its arrests of undocumented workers
The UK doubles its arrests of undocumented workers

The British Labour government announces a sharp rise in arrests and deportations of people employed illegally, while a government review advocates sweeping reforms to tackle youth unemployment.

The number of arrests of undocumented workers in the UK has more than doubled since 2024 compared to the previous two years, according to figures released by the Labour government. These arrests are accompanied by a rise in deportations, which the government presents as a sign of a tougher immigration policy.

On another front, a government review dedicated to youth unemployment is preparing to formulate far-reaching recommendations. Alan Milburn, who is leading this work on what the report describes as a crisis of idleness among young Britons, intends to propose profound changes to the education system and an overhaul of social welfare.

Among the measures under consideration, primary schools in England would be required to identify, from a very young age, students likely to leave the school system at 16 without a job or further training. This early detection would be a central focus of the forthcoming recommendations.

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