Edgware Caterers Fined £40,000 for Illegal Working
Sapna Caterers Ltd received a penalty for employing staff who did not have the right to work in the UK.
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Sapna Caterers Limited, located at 42-46 Station Road in Edgware, has been fined £40,000 for employing individuals without the legal right to work in the UK. The penalty was imposed for the period spanning January 1 to March 31, 2026. This information was disclosed in a government report detailing employers who have received sanctions for illegal working practices.
The quarterly report lists businesses that have either failed to pay or are not making consistent payments towards their fines, even after exhausting all appeal processes. It also includes employers subject to a second or subsequent penalty. The findings were reported by Ham & High and Times Series.
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+Why was Sapna Caterers Ltd fined?
Sapna Caterers Ltd was fined £40,000 for employing staff who did not have the legal right to work in the UK. This is detailed in a government list of employers penalised for illegal working.
+What period does the fine cover?
The fine issued to Sapna Caterers Ltd covers the period between January 1 and March 31, 2026. This timeframe is part of a quarterly report on employer penalties for illegal working.
+Where is Sapna Caterers Ltd located?
Sapna Caterers Ltd is located at 42-46 Station Road in Edgware. This address is where the business operates and where the employment of illegal workers was identified.
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