Charities working to oppose modern slavery are deeply concerned by reports of missing migrant children, and calls to amend anti-trafficking laws.

New research shows that around seven in ten police raids reported as being linked to modern slavery and sex trafficking are not resulting in any trafficking victims being referred to support services.

More people could become victims of modern slavery due to financial pressures brought by the cost-of-living crisis, a charity has said.

CARE has expressed concern over proposed changes to modern slavery laws by the Home Secretary in response to migrants crossing the English Channel.

Campaigners have expressed concern about the UK Government’s narrative around migration and modern slavery, as Ministers threaten to tear up modern slavery laws.

Concerns have been raised after the UK Home Officer reclassified modern slavery as an immigration issue.