Undercover Investigation into Illegal Working Fine Evasion

This investigation examines how illegal working fines are handled and whether they can be avoided through false ownership claims. It follows undercover conversations with a high street solicitor who discusses transferring a £45,000 penalty to a person abroad and reviews Home Office fine collection figures.

■ Undercover investigation
- Hidden-camera meetings and phone calls with a solicitor
- Advice on placing a fine in another person’s name
- Legal expert and solicitor responses

■ Enforcement and collection
- Record immigration raids and fines issued
- Gap between fines issued and amounts collected
- Whistleblower account and Home Office statement

■ Policy response
- Home Secretary orders a review
- Solicitor denies wrongdoing and withdraws offer

Viewers interested in immigration enforcement, legal ethics, and investigative journalism will gain an overview of the issues raised and the responses from authorities and the solicitor. The report provides context for understanding how penalties are issued and collected, and why the case prompted a policy review.