UK right-to-work rules expand from 1 October 2026 to cover some worker contracts, individual subcontractors and online matching services — potentially catching certain taxi and private-hire platform models.
DM News / Home Office guidance summarise changes under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 amending the 2006 immigration legislation. An online matching service that registers providers, lets clients enquire online and takes a fee or commission may fall in scope; holding a PHV operator licence alone does not automatically trigger duties — the actual engagement model matters. Civil penalties can apply for engagements starting on or after 1 October; licence review or revocation is listed among possible wider consequences. Operators are urged to map contracts and checking processes before the deadline.