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Extending the Right to Work Scheme and Tackling Illegal Working
30 June 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses government regulations to strengthen the Right to Work and Right to Rent Schemes in response to changes in the labour market.
Action Requested
The Home Office is laying regulations that will implement provisions of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, extend civil penalties for non-compliance with digital identity verification requirements, and introduce broader use of document verification through digital means. These measures will take effect in October 2026.
Key Facts
- The regulations implement provisions from the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025.
- Digital verification services must be carried out using government registered providers.
- Powers in the Data Use and Access Act 2025 will enable broader use of digital document verification.
- Enforcement of new measures begins October 2026.
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