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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. The Government confirmed this is the highest annual…
Human Trafficking
Former Prime Minister Theresa May has urged world leaders to prioritise the fight against modern slavery, warning that progress has stalled.
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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, including Waitrose, M&S,…
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Idea that assisted suicide saves money "troubling", says former MP
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MSPs told assisted suicide a 'Pandora's box'
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Ex-MP criticises "denial and spin" by assisted suicide Bill supporters
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10 years of the Modern Slavery Act: CARE calls for greater…
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A failed asylum seeker has voluntarily relocated to Rwanda under a voluntary removals programme, receiving up to £3,000 as part of the arrangement.
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A recent report highlights that nearly half of the UK's victims of criminal exploitation are British boys under 18, and reveals a pressing need for legal reforms to identify such boys as…
Human Trafficking
Eleanor Lyons, the newly appointed anti-slavery commissioner, says that the priority to combat modern slavery has been diminished under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government compared to previous governments.
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In a significant policy reversal, the UK Home Office has withdrawn a contentious policy that restricted protection for certain modern slavery victims.
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In the UK, the social care sector is witnessing a significant increase in modern slavery cases.
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In a significant development in UK politics, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill has successfully passed through the House of Commons, despite initial threats of a rebellion within the Conservative Party.
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The UK Government's Rwanda plan is facing criticism from campaigners who believe it increases the risk of exploitation for victims of modern slavery.
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