Dozens of food delivery drivers are being deported after being found working without the required documentation.

More than 170 riders were arrested during an immigration crackdown by the Home Office last month.

Those deported include two workers at a Chinese restaurant in Solihull, four riders from India and Bangladesh who were arrested in Newham, East London and two Indian workers from Norwich.

The latest move comes as ministers have met with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to discuss how they are tackling illegal work on their platforms.

They are being encouraged to ramp up measures including randomised facial recognition checks and are being provided with data including the location of asylum hotels in order to properly vet applicants.

New legislation will close a loophole exempt

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