Rwanda plan puts modern slavery victims at further risk of exploitation - campaigners
Hostile immigration policies in the UK are putting asylum seekers at risk of exploitation by criminal gangs in the underground economy.
New data shows a spike in cases of modern slavery, with 591 cases recorded between January and March 2023, compared to 556 in the same period in 2022. [ more ]
Modern slavery less of a priority for Sunak's government' as budget cut by 100,000
The anti-slavery commissioner warns that modern slavery is less of a priority under Rishi Sunak's government and her budget has been cut by over £100,000.
There are concerns about the lack of resources and staff in tackling modern slavery in the UK, with the anti-slavery commissioner having only two members on her team. [ more ]