London cafe with royal link could be forced to close

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30 Jun 2025 • 11:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Café Diana, which was named in honour of the former Princess of Wales, faces a licence review by the Home Office.
  • The café is accused of illegally hiring migrants, with some workers allegedly paid only in food.
  • Further allegations include allowing the unlawful smoking of shisha in its basement, where unlabelled shisha tobacco was seized.
  • The Home Office said seven illegal employees were found working there between September 2019 and December 2024.
  • The business previously incurred a £135,000 civil penalty in April for illegally employing three migrants, with a ruling on its licence expected on Thursday.

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