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Illegal working civil penalties - anonymous national report: 1 October to 31 December 2024

Updated 31 May 2025

This report shows the number of penalties, the number of illegal workers found, and the value of the penalties issued between 1 October and 31 December 2024.

Number of penalties issued

489

Number of illegal workers found

771

Value of penalties issued

£29,200,000

This figure is the gross value of penalties issued. The recoverable value will be reduced due to adjustments made following objections and/or appeals.