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London cafe with royal link could be forced to close

Café Diana is known for its association with Princess Diana
Café Diana is known for its association with Princess Diana (PA)
  • 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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