[Abernathy]

Indeed. Nothing more than a minor administrative error, and not Reeves's. I dare say the wider issue is that people like Rachel Reeves, and Starmer and others, should be better aware that the (almost overwhelmingly) right-wing news media in this country are viciously hostile to Labour, and are working almost constantly to dig any dirt they can, whoever small, that might help to secure a high-profile Labour scalp. Labour ministers, whether we like it or not, are being held to a much higher standard than the Tories were, and they need to be mindful of that.

[AOB]

The BBC have done a big investigation into asylum seekers working illegally. That'll fan the fires nicely. As usual, they've done Farage and Yaxley proud. BBC news is just GB news but without the gobshite rhetoric. They are subtle which makes it more insidious. Every BBC bulletin and news programme is an ammo factory for the flagshaggers.

[Killer Whale]

The BBC have done a big investigation into asylum seekers working illegally. That'll fan the fires nicely. As usual, they've done Farage and Yaxley proud. BBC news is just GB news but without the gobshite rhetoric. They are subtle which makes it more insidious. Every BBC bulletin and news programme is an ammo factory for the flagshaggers.

It's an entirely legitimate investigation. What good would brushing it under the carpet do? It's been happening in plain sight for several years now.

[Youngian]

The flag shaggers don't like the idea that deregulated labour markets and a lack of inspection is a big pull factor for illegal immigration (like the US is over Canada). Suggesting you'd be happy to carry a compulsory ID to tackle illegal immigration makes their heads explode as well.

[Boiler]

Indeed: whilst trying not to sound like the Mail, why does the tiny market town I live in suddenly need three "Turkish" barbers, one of which is contained within a hand car wash? Much to the chagrin of established hairdressers they've popped up pretty much adjacent to established businesses too. One has already been investigated...

[Youngian]

The rise of hand car wash places is an interesting case study for business students. This has been a mechanised sector for over half a century and along come humans to offer a slightly pricier value add service carrying out a much better job than car wash machines.
A few remain as a bunch of blokes with a hose and cloth but you can see rapid professionalsation of these outfits.

As for deserted barbers, the police follow the money upwards so its not in their interest to shut down replaceable minnows that supply the leads. They close down when Mr Big is nicked.
Don't Reform voters watch cop shows?
Still baffled as to why these barber shops are worthwhile as a money laundering operation. Aren't bank managers potentially breaking the law for not flagging up large cash deposits?
How much is too large for a one man barber every week? I don't think turning a blind eye to £9,999 in cash deposited every Thursday because its technically not illegal, will wash anymore (unintended pun but a good one).