An investigation by The Sun newspaper has revealed that illegal migrants arriving in the UK via small boats are securing jobs as delivery riders for companies such as Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats within hours of landing. These migrants reportedly earn up to £1,000 a week while being housed and supported in taxpayer-funded asylum hotels. The investigation highlighted the use of fake IDs and human trafficking networks facilitating this illegal employment. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp condemned the practice, stating it fuels the illegal immigration crisis and criticized the Home Office for housing these migrants in hotels. The Home Office initially appeared to downplay the issue, but following public and political pressure, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal working within the food delivery sector. Delivery firms have been criticized for failing to verify workers' right to work, with undercover reporting showing no checks on identity or documentation. Enforcement operations targeting illegal working hotspots, particularly in the gig economy, have increased by 50%. Despite these measures, some delivery companies have refused to share asylum hotel locations with authorities, citing safety concerns. The situation has raised concerns about job displacement for British workers and broader social issues, including reports of harassment linked to some asylum hotels. Calls for tougher enforcement include proposals for fast-tracked digital ID systems to prevent illegal employment in various sectors.