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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publication of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME) annual strategy 2025-26

21 July 2025 · Home Office

Proposed by Jess Phillips Lab Birmingham Yardley

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At a glance

Key points

  • The publication of the Labour Market Enforcement Annual Strategy for 2025-26 has been submitted by Margaret Beels OBE as the Director of Labour Market Enforcement
  • The strategy will be laid before Parliament and published on GOV UK
  • The Government will use the recommendations to inform plans for the Fair Work Agency and policy development

Issue summary

The publication of the Labour Market Enforcement Annual Strategy for 2025-26, submitted by Margaret Beels OBE as the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME).

Action requested

The strategy is published on GOV.UK and will be laid before Parliament. The Government will examine the recommendations to formulate detailed plans for the Fair Work Agency and ongoing policy development.

Key facts

  • The DLME role was created by the Immigration Act 2016.
  • Margaret Beels submitted the strategy on 31 March 2025.
  • Agriculture, hand car washes, construction, and adult social care are identified as highest risk sectors for non-compliance.
  • The Fair Work Agency aims to bring together labour market state enforcement functions and improve accountability.
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