“Scores of delivery riders arrested in London this year amid clampdown on illegal workers”

…an immigration lawyer says illegal working is a specific problem within the “unregulated” gig economy…

Immigration law partner at London solicitors Freeths, Emma Brooksbank, said food delivery apps “turn a blind eye” to illegal workers…

Anti-Slavery International said migrants … are at a high risk of exploitation and the most serious cases can amount to modern slavery.

Cristina Patriarca, Safe Migration Officer, told the Standard: “The very nature of app-based management means a lack of direct relationship between the worker and the “employer”, which can result in long working hours, and low payments where people may end up earning below minimum wage.

A Deliveroo spokesperson said the company takes “a zero tolerance approach towards any rider who fails to meet their legal obligations…

An Uber Eats spokesperson said: “All couriers who use the Uber Eats app are required to pass a criminal background check, be over the age of 18 and …

A Just Eats spokesperson said: “We have high standards and a robust criteria in place for couriers delivering on behalf of Just Eat...