The UK's delegate on the United Nations Security Council has warned that Ukrainian women and children face an increased risk from human traffickers as they flee the conflict in their country.

CARE has expressed concern over a lack of modern slavery prosecutions in the UK, as it emerged less than 200 have taken place under the Modern Slavery Act since 2016.

Campaigners have urged Scottish Ministers to be aware of the threat posed to Ukrainian refugees by traffickers and set out a strategy to guard against exploitation.

CARE has expressed disappointment after the UK Government failed to provide greater support to victims of modern slavery under contentious immigration proposals.

CARE has expressed concern that Ukrainian refugees seeking safety in the UK could be targeted by criminals.

Trafficking gangs are preying on vulnerable women and children fleeing the war in Ukraine, according to reports.