Illegal immigrants working in Britain 'will be sent to prison'

Businesses that employ illegal immigrants could also be shut down under strict new government measures

Illegal Immigration

People caught working illegally in England and Wales will face up to six months in prison under tough new proposals drawn up in the wake of the Calais border crisis.

The measures form part of the Government's Immigration Bill due out later this year, and will include powers to shut down business that employ illegal workers

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