The government’s latest quarterly report, which tracks enforcement action against illegal working, was published last month and covers the period July 1 to September 30, 2025.
The list revealed that Chislehurst Gin Company Limited, based at 39 High Street in Orpington, was fined £40,000.
The report shows this was the only Bromley business named during the period.
These fines are part of a wider effort by the government to ensure that businesses comply with immigration laws and only employ workers who have the right to work in the UK.
Employers can face severe consequences if they knowingly hire someone without the legal right to work, including up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine.
This applies in cases where employers knew, or had reasonable cause to believe, that a worker did not have permission to enter or remain in the UK, had expired leave, was not authorised to carry out certain types of work, or provided false or incorrect documents.
Businesses are also liable if they fail to carry out the required right-to-work checks before employing staff.
The fine handed to the Bromley business highlights the importance of compliance with employment laws and serves as a warning to other companies in the area.
The government encourages members of the public to report suspected illegal working, which can be done anonymously through the Immigration Enforcement hotline on 0300 123 7000.
By exposing and penalising employers who break the law, the Home Office aims to protect workers’ rights, maintain fair competition, and ensure that legal employment practices are followed across the UK.
