House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Extending the Right to Work Scheme and Tackling Illegal Working
30 June 2026 · Home Office
Proposed by Alex Norris Lab Nottingham North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Home Office will implement new regulations to strengthen the Right to Work and Right to Rent Schemes.
- Civil penalties for non-compliance with digital identity verification requirements will be extended.
- Broader use of digital document verification will be introduced to tackle illegal working.
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.