Firm told to scrap plans to hire floristry and gym tutors for detainees at removal centre

Published: 8/29/2025
Firm told to scrap plans to hire floristry and gym tutors for detainees at removal centre
Heathrow detention centre told to scrap floristry and gym tutor roles after government intervention. Shadow Home Secretary criticizes Labour for wasteful spending on perks instead of deportations. Mitie instructed to remove roles with nearly £39,000 salaries, involving teaching skills like cake decorating and ballooncraft. Detainees were set to get hospitality, floristry, and gym tutors, sparking controversy over job necessity at the immigration removal centre near Heathrow airport.