Swift Wash Car Wash has been hit with a £40,000 fine after authorities discovered that the business had been employing illegal workers.
The penalty was issued following an inspection, which found that the company failed to carry out the proper right-to-work checks required under UK law. Employers are legally obliged to confirm that all staff have valid permission to work in the country, and failure to do so can result in severe financial penalties.
Officials confirmed that the fine reflects multiple breaches, with each illegal worker contributing to the total penalty amount. A spokesperson for the enforcement agency emphasized that the government takes illegal working “very seriously” and that such measures are designed to protect both employees and law-abiding businesses.
The company now faces not only the financial consequences but also reputational damage, as the incident brings attention to the importance of compliance with employment and immigration laws.
Source: Swindon Advertiser
