right to work in the UK
Hammersmith and Fulham Council recently suspended a restaurant's licence due to an illegal worker, highlighting ongoing council scrutiny of right to work compliance.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Licensing Sub-Committee suspended Ringo Pizza's licence for one month in September 2026. This decision followed a review initiated by the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Team after an individual was found working without the right to work in the UK in September 2025.
The discovery of the illegal worker at Ringo Pizza occurred during an intelligence-led visit by enforcement officers in September 2025. No further council discussions or decisions specifically on the right to work in the UK are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council suspended Ringo Pizza's licence for one month on 30 September 2026. Source
- The suspension followed the discovery of an illegal worker at Ringo Pizza. Source
- An individual was found working without the right to work in the UK on 18 September 2025. Source
- The Home Office Immigration Enforcement Team initiated the licence review. Source
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