Three Cumbrian businesses have been fined thousands of pounds after they were found to be employing illegal workers.

The businesses were listed in the Government's most recent quarterly round-up of companies that have had penalties issued for the use of illegal workers.

According to the data, the three businesses that have been caught have been fined between £10,000 to £15,000.

The latest data from the Home Office relates to the period of April 1 to June 30, 2024.

The three businesses that have been fined for employing illegal workers are:

  • Milano, Milano Pizza House Limited, 112 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1SN - £​15,000

  • Creative Hair Studio, Nrgunes Barber Ltd, 5 Bank Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JY - £10,000

  • The Fisherbeck Hotel, Yatson & Co Ltd, Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DH, £10,000

There can be severe penalties for employing individuals if you knew or had reasonable cause to believe they do not have the right to work in the UK.

Penalties include up to five years in jail and an unlimited fine.