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Immigration officers raid nail bars and car washes across southeast London to disrupt illegal work hiring.
At least one salon questioned two Chinese women with an interpreter before they were ordered to leave.
The owner of at least one business faces a fine exceeding £80,000 for employing illegal workers.
Home Office minister Mike Tapp defended raids as necessary to protect British workers.
Immigration enforcement raided up to 12 businesses a day following tips and intelligence gathering.
London saw a rise in arrests related to illegal working last year, according to the report.
Customers at the salons were turned away or given updates during the raids.
Investigators pressed workers for employment status and who employed them during questioning.
The operation included a car wash raid that had previously been fined for illegal work.
The raids were part of a broader crackdown that authorities say targets cash-only, illicit hiring networks.

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The Just Good Work app helps asylum seekers search for jobs while awaiting asylum decisions in Britain.
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp argues the scheme should not fund or endorse anything that markets Britain as a work destination while people are in the asylum system.
Migrant Help's involvement is described as providing support and information within the app.
Officials say the app contains information about opportunities and welcomes people who want to work.
Critics claim the app may create a perceived advantage for migrants arriving by boat.
Border Force were seen escorting migrants into Dover Docks during the coverage.
The Home Office stated it does not fund the app or influence its content, according to a spokesperson.
Migrant Help says its input is limited to legal guidance within the app.
The article notes there are 16,500 Channel migrants waiting over a year for asylum decisions.
The piece includes reactions from opposition figures who call for careful scrutiny of public funding.

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The West Midlands PCC Simon Foster will put the Guildford case to a public board on Jan 27, 2026.
Chief Inspector Sir Andy Cooke issued a report criticizing West Midlands Police and its evidence practice.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she had lost confidence in Chief Constable Guildford.
PCCs currently hold the power to sack police chiefs on performance grounds, but this could change.
Foster has a background in law and politics, including ties to Momentum and support for Corbyn.
Guildford apologized for misleading MPs regarding evidence used to justify a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
The Home Secretary's comments amplified pressure on Foster to act against Guildford.
Foster defeated Labour rival Mike O'Brien to become the PCC in 2019 and was re-elected in 2024.
The investigation follows the West Midlands Police's handling of a high-profile ban and internal reviews.
The article cites ongoing pressure from MPs and national figures over police leadership.

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