A record 19,125 potential victims of modern slavery were referred to the Home Office in 2024, marking a 13% increase from the previous year.

Former Prime Minister Theresa May has urged world leaders to prioritise the fight against modern slavery, warning that progress has stalled.

The UK government has announced new sanctions targeting people smuggling networks, aiming to disrupt the financial operations of those profiting from illegal migration.

The UK has seen a significant rise in potential modern slavery cases, with 4,758 referrals reported to the government’s National Referral Mechanism (NRM) between July and September 2024—a record high.

A BBC investigation has found that victims of modern slavery were forced to work at a McDonald’s branch and at supply factories for some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets.

Press release: A failure to enforce purchase of sex legislation in Northern Ireland is endangering women victims of sexual exploitation, CARE has said.