DeSantis criticised over slavery and LGBTQ comments
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sparks outrage with comments suggesting slavery taught valuable skills and criticising LGBTQ protections during Republican presidential campaign.
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Lenny Henry Demands Slavery Reparations for Black Britons
Comedy legend Sir Lenny Henry joins forces with Bristol University to publish groundbreaking research calling for comprehensive reparations to address slavery's enduring legacy in Britain.
Home Office Faces Legal Action Over Child Protection Failures
The Home Office confronts potential legal action following a scathing report revealing systematic failures in protecting vulnerable children from modern slavery and exploitation.
Car Finance Scandal: Millions Due Compensation Payouts
British drivers mis-sold car finance agreements could receive thousands in compensation as FCA investigation reveals widespread commission misconduct.
NZ compensates Samoa for 2012 ferry disaster
In a landmark move, New Zealand offers a formal apology and NZ$12.7 million compensation to Samoa for the 2012 ferry sinking that claimed five lives, marking a significant moment in Pacific diplomacy.
Chatsworth's 'woke' art row over trigger warnings
The prestigious Chatsworth Estate, famed as Mr Darcy's Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice, faces accusations of 'wokery' after installing content warnings for its art collection, including works by Michael Craig-Martin and acquired through slavery-era wealt
NJ couple guilty of nurse forced labour
A registered nurse from the Philippines was forced into domestic servitude by a New Jersey couple who confiscated her documents and threatened her family in a disturbing human trafficking case.
Modern Slavery Allegations Rock Portugal's Wine Industry
An explosive investigation reveals migrant workers facing exploitation in Portugal's prestigious Alentejo wine region, with reports of squalid conditions and withheld pay threatening the industry's reputation.
Grenada launches digital archive of enslaved Africans
A revolutionary searchable database brings to light the harrowing stories and legal records of over 80,000 enslaved individuals in 18th-century Grenada, transforming historical understanding.
Henry & Ryder: The Case for UK Slavery Reparations
A groundbreaking new report commissioned by Sir Lenny Henry and authored by Marcus Ryder makes a powerful economic and moral argument for slavery reparations in the UK, urging the nation to confront its colonial past.
Boston Police Apologise for 19th Century Slave Returns
The Boston Police Department has issued a formal apology for its involvement in the arrest and return of fugitive slaves in the 19th century, acknowledging its 'dark history'.
eBay letters reveal UK families' slavery compensation
A remarkable collection of 19th-century correspondence, discovered in an online auction, exposes the direct financial benefits reaped by prominent UK families from slavery compensation, challenging long-held narratives and prompting calls for a national r
300% Surge in Illegal Migrants Claiming Modern Slavery Status
Exclusive Home Office figures reveal a shocking tripling of illegal migrants identified as potential modern slaves in UK. The system faces collapse as criminal gangs exploit loopholes.
Dubai Porta-Potty Horror: Trafficking Victim's Ordeal
An exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing story of a woman trafficked to Dubai and forced into a life of modern slavery, imprisoned in a portable toilet for weeks. This shocking account exposes the dark underbelly of human trafficking in the UAE.
Modern Slavery Experts Condemn UK Minister's Comments
Leading anti-slavery professionals and charities have issued a stark rebuke to UK Security Minister Tahir Mahmood, asserting his views on modern slavery are dangerously disconnected from the grim reality faced by victims and those on the frontline.
UK-France Migration Deal Faces High Court Challenge
A landmark legal challenge is set to contest the UK's recent £480m migration agreement with France, arguing it fails to protect vulnerable individuals from modern slavery and violates the UK's own anti-slavery laws.
Anti-Slavery Chief Condemns Mahmood's Asylum Comments
The UK's Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner has issued a stern rebuke of Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood's comments on fast-tracking asylum claims from certain nations, warning they risk undermining modern slavery protections and could create
Ombudsman Slams Home Office Over Windrush Claimant Neglect
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has issued a damning report condemning Home Office officials for their 'unacceptable' handling of a Windrush claimant's case while she was terminally ill, demanding urgent improvements to prevent further inju
Trump's deep cuts to anti-trafficking funds spark outrage
Ex-President Donald Trump's administration proposes drastic cuts to key human trafficking prevention programmes, drawing fierce condemnation from charities and advocates across the UK and US.
MoD Scraps Woke ESG Rules for Defence Firms
The Ministry of Defence axes controversial 'social value' policy that forced weapons contractors to report on climate change and modern slavery, prioritising military effectiveness over ESG targets.
Chinese Trafficking Ring Exposed in South African Court
Exclusive: Johannesburg High Court reveals sophisticated Chinese-led trafficking ring smuggling Malawian women into South Africa for forced labour and sexual exploitation.
40 Arrested in Major County Lines Drug Gang Crackdown
Derbyshire, West Midlands, and West Yorkshire police forces execute coordinated dawn raids, arresting 40 suspects and seizing drugs, weapons, and cash in a major blow to organised crime networks exploiting vulnerable individuals.
Ryanair Flight Cancellation: How I Won £400 Compensation
A Ryanair passenger's nightmare flight cancellation turned into a £400 victory. This definitive guide reveals the step-by-step process to claim what you're owed under UK261 regulations. Discover how to fight back against airline delays and cancellations.
Cyber Slavery Epidemic: Brutal Scam Centres Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking rise in forced online fraud, with victims lured by fake job ads and held captive in brutal compounds across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Southeast Asia.
Africa Demands UK Pay Reparations for Colonial Crimes
A coalition of African nations launches a formal campaign demanding reparations from Britain for centuries of slavery, genocide, and exploitation, with claims reaching into the trillions.
Workhouses Funded By Slavery Compensation, Research Reveals
Groundbreaking research from UCL exposes how Britain's notorious Victorian workhouses were directly financed by the brutal transatlantic slave trade, forcing a national reckoning with our colonial past.
Woman sold for $300 escapes Texas sex trafficking ring
A young woman's terrifying ordeal of being trafficked across Texas motels is revealed after a desperate escape. Her story exposes the brutal reality of modern slavery happening in plain sight.
Jamaican PM tells King Charles nation is becoming a republic
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness confronted the Royal Family during their visit, declaring the nation's intent to become a republic and demanding reparations for slavery, in a stark diplomatic challenge to King Charles III.
Migrant children in UK feared dead or sex slaves
A bombshell report reveals a major safeguarding failure as dozens of unaccompanied migrant children vanish from UK hotels, with officials admitting they could be dead or forced into sexual slavery by criminal trafficking gangs.
Gardai Seal Dublin House in Human Trafficking Operation
Gardai have launched a major investigation after sealing a property in Lusk, North County Dublin, following the discovery of a man believed to be a victim of human trafficking. The operation is ongoing.
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