Why UK TikTok employees are considering legal action as whistleblowers speak out
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Why UK TikTok employees are considering legal action as whistleblowers speak out
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"In June 2025, the social media giant said it would be expanding its investment and presence in the UK, proudly declaring: "What underpins our continued growth is our deep commitment to safety." Two months later, TikTok said it would be slashing its London-based trust and safety team, including content moderators - the people responsible for assessing and removing dangerous and graphic videos from the platform."
The Independent covers issues from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech and funds on-the-ground reporting through donations while avoiding paywalls. Investigations include Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC finances and a documentary spotlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. TikTok announced UK expansion in June 2025, then moved to cut its London-based trust and safety team two months later, citing a global reorganisation toward automated and AI systems. Employees say the redundancies were announced seven days before a union ballot and two moderators have sent a legal letter claiming unfair dismissal.
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