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.

CARE has criticised the Home Secretary for false and misleading claims about migrants exploiting modern slavery laws.

The number of potential victims of human trafficking who have been detained in the has risen sharply over the last four years, a new report reveals.