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.
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'.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Exclusive: Johannesburg High Court reveals sophisticated Chinese-led trafficking ring smuggling Malawian women into South Africa for forced labour and sexual exploitation.
Primark's parent company, ABF, reports a significant surge in sales and profits, driven by post-pandemic demand and new store openings across Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive data reveals London's food inflation is significantly higher than the UK average, with major supermarkets facing accusations of profiteering. Discover which boroughs are hardest hit and why.
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.
Exclusive: Turing Award winner and 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton predicts a dystopian future where corporate AI profits lead to widespread joblessness and soaring inequality, urging for a radical rethinking of society.
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.
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.
Danish energy giant Ørsted faces catastrophic financial losses, cancelled projects, and massive job cuts as rising costs and supply chain issues cripple offshore wind ambitions.
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.
Under Daniel Kretinsky's ownership, Royal Mail reports a dramatic profit surge to £348m, marking a stunning turnaround for the former state monopoly and silencing critics of the controversial acquisition.
Lisa Kanbut has been convicted for running a sophisticated human trafficking operation in Sydney, forcing Thai women into sexual servitude. The court heard harrowing details of their exploitation.
Shocking federal indictment reveals Florida church leaders David and Jason Taylor ran a criminal enterprise, exploiting homeless congregation members for free labour to fund their luxury cars and lavish lifestyles.
Brazilian authorities are investigating Volkswagen's local subsidiary over allegations of using modern slave labour at a ranch supplying cattle to its canteens, a stark reminder of corporate supply chain risks.
Fenix International, the British firm behind OnlyFans, reports record profits as the platform's creator economy continues to thrive, with over 3 million content creators and 250 million users worldwide.
Supermarket giant Asda faces backlash after paying zero UK corporation tax despite £1 billion profits, while its private equity owners extract massive dividends. Labour's Rachel Reeves condemns the 'unfair system'.
UK banking stocks suffered a dramatic sell-off following reports that Rachel Reeves is considering a new windfall tax on lenders in the upcoming autumn budget. The proposal, aimed at funding national priorities, sent shockwaves through the financial secto