# UK government says more illegal workers being arrested and deported

The Labour government has announced an increase in arrests and deportations of people working illegally in the UK. The move signals a stricter enforcement stance on immigration and unauthorized employment. This matters as it indicates a shift in policy priorities for the current administration.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/blog/live/2026/aug/07/labour-government-people-working-illegally-arrested-deported-uk-andy-burnham-politics-latest) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:35:47 GMT