Watch: BBC reporter confronts man at centre of illegal worker network

A man at the centre of an organised crime network has been caught on camera telling BBC undercover reporters how he can help to evade fines of up to £60,000 for employing illegal workers.

BBC UK editor Ed Thomas later confronted Kardos Mateen, also known as Shaxawan, about his claims.

Read the investigation in full.

5 November 2025

UK immigration

Refugees and asylum seekers

Queen Camilla wears green top and speaking to Today programme mic

Hunt family bravery prompted me to share assault story, says Queen

Queen Camilla has praised the courage of John and Amy Hunt, whose family were killed last year.

Dame Jayne Torvill and Sir Christopher Dean sitting on the BBC Breakfast sofa

'It's amazing' - Torvill and Dean recognised in New Year Honours

The ice-skating duo are best known for their winning performance at the 1984 winter Olympics.

Bobby Seagull, wearing a red jacket, smiles at the camera.

'Is it jury duty?': Bobby Seagull recalls receiving New Year Honours letter

The broadcaster and maths teacher is appointed an MBE for his services to public libraries.

King Charles wearing a black suit and blue tie.

King urges kindness and resilience in Christmas message

The King's Christmas message calls for unity in a divided world.

Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies hold a sign showing lottery balls and text saying one million pounds winner.

'You can't get more luck than that': Couple celebrate second £1m lottery win

Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies first won the jackpot in 2018, and have beaten the odds yet again.

MI6 chief warns 'we are in a space between peace and war'

The new head of Britain's overseas spy agency has warned about an interlocking web of security challenges.

Before and after of a restored Aston Martin

James Bond-style Aston Martin restored after being left to rust on driveway

The car - made famous by James Bond became so dilapidated local children played on it - has been restored and is now worth £1m.

King Charles during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London.

King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday service silence at Cenotaph

King Charles III laid a wreath at the monument in central London as the nation remembered its war dead.

Watch: Question Time audience reacts to Andrew news

A recording of the programme was interrupted on Thursday as the news broke.

Prince Andrew in a 2019 interview with BBC Newsnight's Emily Maitlis

Prince Andrew's BBC Newsnight interview is back in the spotlight - watch key moments

The prince was interviewed in 2019 about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by BBC Newsnight's Emily Maitlis.

Sky Roberts, brother of Virginia Giuffre

'It's a joyous moment' - Brother of Prince Andrew accuser

Sky Roberts told BBC Newsnight the family has mixed emotions after the prince gave up his titles.

'It's only right Prince Andrew should give up his titles'

Andrew has been under pressure over his links with Jeffrey Epstein, with calls for Buckingham Palace to take action.

Mum Danielle sits on the floor of a hotel room with her three young children. There is a bunk bed in the background.

Watch: BBC follows family forced to move four times in a year and live in hotel for months

Danielle and her three children have moved four times in a year after her landlord wanted to sell their flat.

The Queen, King, Donald and Melania Trump walk through the Great Hall wearing smart clothes while talking and pointing as they attend the banquet portion of the first day of Trump's state visit, at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Watch: Pomp and protests on day one of Trump state visit

King Charles hosts Donald Trump at Windsor Castle on the first full day of his UK state visit.

The Northern Lights seen over the North Sea

Watch: Timelapse shows Northern Lights display over North Sea

Monday night's dazzling sight was filmed from Flamborough in East Yorkshire, over three hours and 40 minutes.

Colourful young girl in red carnival outfit

Watch: Notting Hill Carnival kicks off with the children's parade

Sunday was the first day of the event, which this year is expected to draw one million visitors.

BBC Weather presenter Stav Danaos in front of a map of the UK with temperatures

Watch: The latest weather forecast as Storm Floris hits

An amber warning came into place at 10:00 BST across large parts of Scotland, with wind gusts expected to reach up to 90mph.

Jay Slater smiling at the camera, he is wearing a hat

Watch: How inquest into Jay Slater's death unfolded

The BBC's Fiona Trott explains a coroner's conclusions about the 19-year-old's death last year.

Graphic of CCTV image of Constance Marten wearing a red scarf and puffer jacket while carrying small baby

How police traced Constance Marten and Mark Gordon

Helena Wilkinson recounts the hunt for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon and their newborn baby.

King Charles and Macron, both wearing suits, in a carriage

Watch: Royalty and carriage rides on day one of Macron's state visit

Macron has said the state visit should deepen co-operation with the UK "in a concrete, effective, and lasting way".