UK Home Office Cracks Down on Illegal Migrant Delivery Riders in Asylum Hotels

Investigations have revealed that migrants housed in taxpayer-funded asylum hotels in the UK are working illegally as fast-food delivery riders for companies like Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats within hours of arrival, despite rules prohibiting such employment. Undercover reporting showed that migrants can obtain delivery accounts through social media groups for as little as £40 a week, bypassing identity checks, and some are earning up to £1,000 weekly. Police and immigration officials have pledged a crackdown, including arrests and bike seizures, while Facebook has taken down groups facilitating the sale and rental of these illicit accounts. The UK Home Office and politicians have criticized both the delivery firms for inadequate safeguards and the government for failing to address the issue, with calls for urgent meetings and tougher enforcement. Delivery companies claim to be taking action, though critics argue current measures are ineffective. The situation has sparked public outrage, with concerns raised about the impact on honest businesses, taxpayer burden, and the broader immigration system.