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It is just under a year and a half ago that I found myself writing a piece called ‘A Black Friday’.
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Drugs gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes each weekPolice have warned that hundreds of people’s homes are being taken over each week to deal drugs by criminal gangs in a process known as ‘cuckooing’.
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Ofcom increases scrutiny on YouTube and TikTok over child safetyThe communications regulator, Ofcom, have published a report detailing how social media platforms have responded to their demands in March to strengthen protections for children online. While some apps are bringing in…
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Poverty and technology drive rise in modern slavery
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Home Office rule Al Fayed survivor a victim of modern slaveryThe Home Office has formally identified Rachel Louw, who was abused by Mohammed Al Fayed, and his brother Salah, as a victim of trafficking and modern slavery.
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Major wins in regulation of online pornography
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Scottish Parliament rejects Assisted Suicide Bill
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CARE for Scotland urges MSPs to reject assisted suicide ahead of…
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CARE for Scotland comment: Royal College of Psychiatrists switches to oppose…
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Modern slavery referrals rise by a third in a year
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Digital tool helps uk police identify sex trafficking victimsA new digital system developed to combat sex trafficking is supporting police in safeguarding victims and launching investigations across the UK.
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Thousands of Vietnamese migrants forced into slavery in the UKAn investigation by The Times has revealed the growing scale of modern slavery affecting Vietnamese migrants in the UK, with thousands trafficked through Europe into exploitative work in nail bars, cannabis farms,…
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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 chargesThe influencer Andrew Tate, and his brother Tristan Tate, will face 21 criminal charges in the UK, including for human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain, prosecutors have confirmed for the first…
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Record 20,000 Modern Slavery Victims Referred in UKA 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…
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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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