2026 will be the most dangerous year yet for Sponsor Licence holders. The Home Office isn't just knocking on doors—they're running algorithms.
The baseline for the new era of enforcement.
Fines in Q1 2025 Alone
Up from £29.2M in Q4 2024
Increase in Suspensions
Year-on-Year Growth
Fine Per Illegal Worker
Previously £20,000
The Home Office is pivoting to intelligence-led, digital enforcement. They don't need to raid your office to find a breach; they just need to run an algorithm.
Cross-referencing CoS salary data directly with HMRC Real Time Information (RTI). Discrepancies flag instant audits.
Auditors aren't just checking if a role exists, but if it's *necessary*. Aggressive questioning on recruitment data.
Digital proof reduces investigation time. The 4:50 PM Friday suspension letter becomes the norm.
"You cannot fight an algorithm with a spreadsheet."
Estimate your maximum financial exposure for Right to Work breaches.
Based on the increased 2025 civil penalty of £60,000 per worker for illegal working.
To survive 2026, you need a "Golden Record"—a single source of truth that mirrors exactly what the Home Office sees.
Unifies Recruitment, HR, and Payroll. When you request a CoS, the system ensures salary matches vacancy. When you run payroll, it matches the CoS. The "Compliance Gap" is closed automatically.
Why wait for the Home Office? We stress-test your systems monthly. We find the gaps—missing docs, visa expiries—so you fix them before they become a fine.
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