IN-DEPTH: ‘Passportless’ Illegal Immigrants Fast Tracked into Care Work Spark Safeguarding Concerns

Campaigners are concerned that illegal immigrants are being fast-tracked into the care and health sectors to address staff shortages and could be bypassing safeguarding checks as many have destroyed their documentation. Earlier this month it was revealed that asylum seekers, including illegal immigrants who gained entry via the Channel, have been given the right to work in understaffed sectors including care and health. Under Freedom of Information data obtained by The Telegraph, it was found nearly 16,000 asylum seekers in 2022, including those who crossed the Channel in small boats, have been allowed to work in occupations in which there are recognised staff shortages such as construction and agriculture....