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Modern slavery referrals rise by a third in a yearThe number of possible victims of modern slavery referred to the Home Office has hit a record high. In the three months to September there were more than 6,400 referrals, representing a…
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Home Secretary criticised for comments on modern slavery claimsHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood has come under criticism for describing modern slavery claims made shortly before deportation as “last-minute vexatious claims.”
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Record number of potential modern slavery victimsThe number of potential modern slavery victims referred to the Home Office reached a record high and have risen by almost a third in a year, according to new figures out today.…
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Influencer Andrew Tate to face human trafficking charges
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Record 20,000 Modern Slavery Victims Referred in UK
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Theresa May calls for renewed action to tackle modern slaveryFormer Prime Minister Theresa May has urged world leaders to prioritise the fight against modern slavery, warning that progress has stalled.
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UK to impose sanctions on people smuggling networksThe UK government has announced new sanctions targeting people smuggling networks, aiming to disrupt the financial operations of those profiting from illegal migration.
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Number of modern slavery victims in the UK hits record highThe 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.
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McDonald's employed human trafficking victims, investigation findsA 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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SEND children at risk of modern slavery lack sufficient protection, study suggestsChildren and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are not being sufficiently protected from modern slavery, a study suggests.
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Hundreds of trafficked children fall off Home Office systemsNew data has revealed that in 2022, 1,871 children identified as potential victims of human trafficking or modern slavery dropped off the support system set up by the UK government system after…
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Asylum seeker given £3,000 to relocate to RwandaA 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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