The fight against human trafficking appears to no longer be a Government priority as it instead focuses on irregular migration, MPs have warned. This approach has led to some UK
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A haulage boss accused of being part of a people-smuggling ring linked to the deaths of 39 migrants tried to stop his mother “gossiping” after news of the tragedy broke,
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Potential victims of modern slavery have been waiting an average of two months for initial decisions on their case after being referred into the system, according to new data showing
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The UK’s modern slavery and exploitation helpline has seen a “significant rise” in cases of suspected labour abuse and forced labour in the care sector, according to a new report.
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A ringleader in a people smuggling gang responsible for moving 10,000 migrants in small boat crossings to the UK has been jailed for 11 years. Hewa Rahimpur (pictured), 30, was
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A new Anti-Slavery Commissioner has been announced after 18 months of the role being vacant. Eleanor Lyons, who is the current deputy Children’s Commissioner for England, has been appointed to
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A Labour MP said the difference in standards to how victims of modern slavery are treated nowadays in the UK has made her cry, as she criticised housing people on
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Theresa May has warned more people will be left in slavery in the UK by Government reforms aimed at deterring migrants from crossing the English Channel. The Conservative former prime
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A former anti-slavery commissioner has described the failure to find someone to replace her as “deeply regrettable” and suggested there could be a conflict of interest with the Home Office
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The government has announced plans to make it a crime not to report child abuse. As part of this, the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has vowed to “stamp out” grooming
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