New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- As the British government moves toclamp down on illegal workers, severalIndian restaurants and convenience stores have come under scrutiny. Restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores, and car washes were among the targets of what the Home Office on Monday, February 10, described as a "UK-wide blitz" on illegal working in the country.

The Home Office said 828 premises were raided in January, a 48 per cent increase compared to the previous year. A total of 609 people were arrested, marking a 73 per cent rise from the same period a year ago, reported PTI.

British authorities raided businesses that employed unauthorised workers and deported thousands of migrants with no right to stay in the UK.

A raid at an Indian res...