The UK government has announced plans to broaden the range of jobs that require right-to-work checks. This move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen immigration rule compliance and reduce illegal employment.

Currently, employers must verify that individuals have the legal right to work in the UK before hiring them. However, under the proposed changes, these checks are likely to extend to more types of work — including roles in the gig economy, such as delivery drivers and freelance contractors.

New legislation and updated regulations are expected to bring these changes into effect. This means that more businesses and platforms may soon be responsible for carrying out right-to-work checks on the individuals they engage.

We will continue to monitor and report on these developments as further details become available.

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