The Home Office is under fire after an investigation uncovered that asylum seekers accommodated in taxpayer-funded hotels are being illegally employed by major delivery firms. The revelation has sparked outrage among campaigners and MPs, who accuse the government of failing to protect vulnerable individuals while allowing businesses to exploit systemic loopholes.
Exploitation in Plain Sight
According to sources, multiple delivery companies have been recruiting asylum seekers—many of whom lack work authorisation—for gruelling shifts at rates far below minimum wage. The workers, housed in Home Office-contracted hotels, are reportedly paid cash-in-hand to avoid detection.
A Systemic Failure
Immigration experts argue this crisis stems from two critical failures:
- The Home Office's inability to process asylum claims promptly, leaving applicants in limbo for years
- Inadequate oversight of companies known to flout employment laws
"This isn't just about illegal working," said one charity worker. "It's about desperate people being exploited because the system has abandoned them."
Political Fallout
Opposition MPs have demanded immediate action, with Labour's shadow immigration minister stating: "The Conservatives have created perfect conditions for modern slavery while wasting millions on dysfunctional asylum hotels."
The Home Office maintains it "works closely with enforcement partners", but declined to comment on specific cases.
