New analysis reveals the complex reality behind online scams, where many perpetrators are themselves victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. Authorities must adopt a more nuanced approach to tackling this growing crisis.
Shocking court case reveals first-cousin marriage at centre of sophisticated criminal network involved in terror financing and human trafficking across British communities.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sparks outrage with comments suggesting slavery taught valuable skills and criticising LGBTQ protections during Republican presidential campaign.
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.
The Home Office confronts potential legal action following a scathing report revealing systematic failures in protecting vulnerable children from modern slavery and exploitation.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Relatives of the 29 victims killed in the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre are taking the Ministry of Defence to court in a historic bid to overturn the controversial pilot negligence ruling and force a full, independent inquiry.
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.
Former Labour minister Lord Mandelson is under pressure to explain his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following his dismissal from a polling role. The scandal raises serious questions about judgement in Westminster.
A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.
A disgraced surgeon at the centre of a major NHS scandal repeatedly ignored official attempts to question him about his dangerous and unauthorised procedures on patients, a damning report has revealed.
An independent investigation has been launched into the Scottish Government's alleged lobbying efforts for a Libyan-linked firm in Dundee, raising serious questions about due diligence and transparency.
A teacher seriously injured in the Southport knife attacks faces a devastating double trauma: recovery from her physical wounds and rejection by the community she helped build, a safeguarding inquiry has been told.
Dance instructors from the Southport attack give a chilling account of the tragedy, revealing new details about the events and the heroic efforts to protect children during the assault.
A major political row has erupted after the Charity Commission blocked a powerful committee of MPs from investigating its handling of child sexual abuse allegations. Read the explosive details.
An independent inquiry is being launched in Dundee to investigate claims of UK government and intelligence agencies' involvement in the 2011 NATO bombing of Misrata, Libya, which killed a local man's family.
Exclusive: Johannesburg High Court reveals sophisticated Chinese-led trafficking ring smuggling Malawian women into South Africa for forced labour and sexual exploitation.
An independent inquiry has been launched to investigate claims of undisclosed meetings between Scottish Government officials and Libyan representatives, raising serious questions about transparency and diplomatic protocols.