It’s not enough for companies to be aware of modern slavery; the UK needs to prevent it
Ten years ago this week the UK government passed the Modern Slavery Act, an innovative piece of legislation aimed at ...
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‘We were domestic slaves – now we save other victims from abuse and rape in the UK’
have rescued 60 women this year from modern slavery. Over the past five years, they have rescued over 220. This fearless band of volunteers, known as the Voice of Domestic Workers, perform these ...
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REMEMBERING SLAVERY: Confronting past, resisting present
EACH year, on March 25, the world pauses to observe International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, an occasion that commemorates one of the most brutal ...
Minister keeping ‘keen eye’ on visa that allows wealthy to bring staff to UK
A Home Office minister has criticised a visa system that allows wealthy families to bring staff with them, saying she is ...
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Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high
LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - The number of potential modern slavery victims in Britain rose to a record last year, official statistics showed on Thursday, highlighting a growing crime that experts ...
Miliband accused of turning blind eye to modern slavery in pursuit of net zero
Ed Miliband has been accused of turning a blind eye to modern slavery in order to appease China. The Energy Secretary has ...
Activists slam InstaMaid: Is Rs 49 per hour maid service modern slavery?
BENGALURU: Urban Company’s latest quick-commerce venture, ‘InstaMaid,’ is facing backlash from labour rights activists, who ...
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UK modern slavery referrals hit record numbers
In 2024, the UK reported over 19 000 potential victims of modern slavery, marking a 13% increase from the previous year, with cases involving human trafficking, forced labour, and sexual exploitation.