London restaurant owner slapped with £45k fine for hiring illegal worker pleads to keep licence (opens original article in a new tab)

A London restaurant owner faced a £45,000 fine for employing an illegal worker and is seeking licence renewal amid opposition from authorities.

• Restaurant owner fined £45,000 for employing illegal worker
• Owner pleaded with council to renew licence after penalty
• Home Office opposed licence renewal due to non-compliance concerns
• Council considered conditions for new licence including employee checks