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The prosecutors who have rescued tens of thousands of people from slave labor in Brazil

Francisco Araujo Maciel survived a life-threatening accident while trapped in an illegal logging operation in the Amazon.

There Are More Slaves in the World Than Ever - These Countries Have the Most

Modern slavery affects 50 million people, with women and children being the most vulnerable groups.

The prosecutors who have rescued tens of thousands of people from slave labor in Brazil

Francisco Araujo Maciel survived a life-threatening accident while trapped in an illegal logging operation in the Amazon.

There Are More Slaves in the World Than Ever - These Countries Have the Most

Modern slavery affects 50 million people, with women and children being the most vulnerable groups.
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The Human Cost of Coffee: Rescuing slave workers in Brazil's farms

Jorge Ferreira is fighting against modern slavery on Brazilian coffee farms, aiming to protect workers’ rights and expose their exploitation.

Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims

Labour should restore protections for modern slavery victims affected by recent Tory immigration laws.

We Are Not Invisible: This photo series tells the stories of modern slavery survivors

The complexity and nuances of survivors of modern slavery were illustrated through personal stories and meaningful visual elements.

Number of suspected modern slavery victims surges to record high

The Independent emphasizes the urgency of reporting on issues like modern slavery, which is at an all-time high in the UK.

The Human Cost of Coffee: Rescuing slave workers in Brazil's farms

Jorge Ferreira is fighting against modern slavery on Brazilian coffee farms, aiming to protect workers’ rights and expose their exploitation.

Lords committee calls on Labour to restore protections for modern slavery victims

Labour should restore protections for modern slavery victims affected by recent Tory immigration laws.

We Are Not Invisible: This photo series tells the stories of modern slavery survivors

The complexity and nuances of survivors of modern slavery were illustrated through personal stories and meaningful visual elements.

Number of suspected modern slavery victims surges to record high

The Independent emphasizes the urgency of reporting on issues like modern slavery, which is at an all-time high in the UK.
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East London pimp forced women to have sex with up to 15 men daily

Roland Cankaj led a trafficking ring exploiting Brazilian women for sex in the UK, tricking them into believing they could gain financial freedom.

Modern slavery backlog could be 'eradicated' in two years

The government plans to eliminate a backlog of modern slavery cases within two years by recruiting additional staff.
Over 23,000 suspected victims are waiting for decisions from the Home Office regarding their status.

East London pimp forced women to have sex with up to 15 men daily

Roland Cankaj led a trafficking ring exploiting Brazilian women for sex in the UK, tricking them into believing they could gain financial freedom.

Modern slavery backlog could be 'eradicated' in two years

The government plans to eliminate a backlog of modern slavery cases within two years by recruiting additional staff.
Over 23,000 suspected victims are waiting for decisions from the Home Office regarding their status.
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People trafficking victims forced to work at bakery, McDonald's and at brothel

The trafficking ring exploited vulnerable victims from the Czech Republic through deception, severe working conditions, and financial control.

McDonald's and supermarkets failed to spot slavery

A BBC investigation reveals systemic failures in identifying modern slavery at a McDonald's and a bread factory over four years.

Human traffickers jailed for 'horrific exploitation' of vulnerable migrants in north London

Three gang members sentenced for people trafficking and modern slavery in North London, targeting vulnerable individuals from the Czech Republic.

Couple steals 200k from slaves they put to work at McDonald's restaurant

A couple exploited vulnerable individuals in a trafficking scheme, forcing them to work as slaves at a McDonald's for minimal pay.

Gang jailed over 'shocking' McDonald's slavery case

Three gang members trafficking 12 people from Eastern Europe were jailed for modern slavery, exposing severe exploitation and control over vulnerable individuals.

Theresa May to stand down as MP at general election

Theresa May to step down as MP after 27 years in parliament
May to focus on causes like Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

People trafficking victims forced to work at bakery, McDonald's and at brothel

The trafficking ring exploited vulnerable victims from the Czech Republic through deception, severe working conditions, and financial control.

McDonald's and supermarkets failed to spot slavery

A BBC investigation reveals systemic failures in identifying modern slavery at a McDonald's and a bread factory over four years.

Human traffickers jailed for 'horrific exploitation' of vulnerable migrants in north London

Three gang members sentenced for people trafficking and modern slavery in North London, targeting vulnerable individuals from the Czech Republic.

Couple steals 200k from slaves they put to work at McDonald's restaurant

A couple exploited vulnerable individuals in a trafficking scheme, forcing them to work as slaves at a McDonald's for minimal pay.

Gang jailed over 'shocking' McDonald's slavery case

Three gang members trafficking 12 people from Eastern Europe were jailed for modern slavery, exposing severe exploitation and control over vulnerable individuals.

Theresa May to stand down as MP at general election

Theresa May to step down as MP after 27 years in parliament
May to focus on causes like Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
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Theresa May denounces Trump, Farage and Le Pen over climate change hoax' claims

Theresa May condemns climate change denial, linking it to severe global consequences including modern slavery.

Theresa May becomes latest Tory MP to step down before election, saying it has been an honour to serve' UK politics live

Theresa May will step down as an MP at the next general election after 27 years in parliament.
Almost 100 MPs, including more than 60 Conservatives, have announced they will not fight their seats at the next election.

Theresa May's most memorable TV moments as former prime minister steps down as MP

Theresa May will not stand as an MP in the next general election after a 27-year career in Parliament.
May plans to focus on championing causes, such as the fight against modern slavery, upon stepping down as MP for Maidenhead.

Theresa May denounces Trump, Farage and Le Pen over climate change hoax' claims

Theresa May condemns climate change denial, linking it to severe global consequences including modern slavery.

Theresa May becomes latest Tory MP to step down before election, saying it has been an honour to serve' UK politics live

Theresa May will step down as an MP at the next general election after 27 years in parliament.
Almost 100 MPs, including more than 60 Conservatives, have announced they will not fight their seats at the next election.

Theresa May's most memorable TV moments as former prime minister steps down as MP

Theresa May will not stand as an MP in the next general election after a 27-year career in Parliament.
May plans to focus on championing causes, such as the fight against modern slavery, upon stepping down as MP for Maidenhead.
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EU to ban forced-labour products in move mostly targeted at China

New EU law aims to eliminate forced labor products from market by 2027.
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Migrant care workers paid less than 5 a hour, report finds

Migrant care workers in the UK are being paid significantly low wages, with some earning less than 5 per hour.
Short-term visa routes for social care and domestic workers in the UK enable exploitation and modern slavery risks.

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.

Migrant care workers paid less than 5 a hour, report finds

Migrant care workers in the UK are being paid significantly low wages, with some earning less than 5 per hour.
Short-term visa routes for social care and domestic workers in the UK enable exploitation and modern slavery risks.

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.
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Rwanda deportation bill set back again after House of Lords votes

Peers in House of Lords defeated government on all 10 votes regarding Rwandan deportation bill
Amendments were passed to exempt certain individuals and provide safeguards for victims of modern slavery during deportation to Rwanda.

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.

Migrant fruit picker may have been modern slavery victim under Home Office scheme'

A fruit picker from Bolivia may have been subjected to modern slavery in the UK under a government scheme.
The Home Office has ruled that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the victim could have been a victim of modern slavery.
Haygrove farm, where the victim worked, denies all allegations of bullying and discrimination.

Modern slavery charges after 'drugs line bust'

Two men face modern slavery and drug charges following an Essex Police investigation.
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