Kilburn restaurant fined £45,000 for hiring illegal workers
Woody Grill Kilburn Limited was among several north London businesses penalised for employing staff without the right to work.
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Woody Grill Kilburn Limited, located at 213 Kilburn High Road, has been fined £45,000 for employing individuals without the legal right to work in the UK. The penalty covers the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026. This information was disclosed in a government list detailing employers who have received penalties for illegal working.
Government Penalties for Illegal Employment
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The government's quarterly report lists employers who have been issued penalties for illegal working. These fines are applied to businesses that have not paid, or are not making regular payments towards, penalties 28 days after exhausting their appeals. The list also includes employers facing a second or subsequent penalty after all appeal processes have concluded, regardless of payment status.
In addition to Woody Grill, C M Star Ltd Turkish Barber Line at 58 Camden High Street in Camden Town received a £40,000 fine for the same offence during the specified period. Other businesses across north London were also penalised, with fines ranging up to £90,000.
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+How much was Woody Grill Kilburn Limited fined?
Woody Grill Kilburn Limited was fined £45,000. This penalty was issued by the government for employing individuals without the legal right to work in the UK.
+What period do these fines cover?
The fines issued to businesses, including Woody Grill Kilburn Limited and C M Star Ltd Turkish Barber Line, cover the period between January 1 and March 31, 2026.
+Which government body issues these fines?
These penalties are issued by the UK government as detailed in a quarterly report on employers found to be hiring illegal workers. The specific department responsible for enforcement is not named in the provided sources.
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