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Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children

The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.

UK construction workers face modern slavery risk

Shocking report reveals hundreds of UK construction workers face modern slavery and labour exploitation. Learn how the industry is tackling this hidden crisis and what reforms are needed.

Sudan Conflict: Child Slavery Revealed in New Film

A new documentary, Khartoum, reveals the horrors of the Sudanese conflict through the eyes of its citizens, including child slavery and street executions. The film will air on the BBC next year.

Home Office failing modern slavery victims

Shocking investigation reveals Home Office systematically failing modern slavery victims, with thousands potentially denied vital support and protection under UK law.

Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures

UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.

Jamaica demands UK slavery reparations

Jamaican government officials confront UK Foreign Office delegation with formal reparations claim for centuries of enslaved labour, marking historic escalation in Caribbean compensation demands.

Myanmar's KK Park Cyber-Slavery Compound Raided

In a dramatic cross-border operation, authorities have stormed Myanmar's infamous KK Park, unravelling a vast cybercrime network that held thousands in modern slavery conditions while running sophisticated online scams.

Modern slavery loophole lets burglar stay in UK

Exclusive investigation reveals how a serial Albanian burglar used human rights claims to remain in Britain and continue his crime wave, exposing critical flaws in the UK's immigration and justice systems.

Lenny Henry Demands UK Slavery Reparations

Comedy legend turns activist as he calls for comprehensive reparations package addressing centuries of injustice, including education reform and business investment for Caribbean communities.

Judge spares drug dealer over 'slavery trauma' claim

A controversial judge has ignited fury after citing the 'historical trauma of slavery' as reason to avoid sentencing a convicted drug dealer to prison, in a ruling that's raising serious questions about judicial impartiality.

Brit charged in crypto scam with forced labour camps

Shocking investigation reveals British national accused of masterminding cryptocurrency fraud scheme that allegedly forced victims into modern slavery conditions while authorities freeze millions in Bitcoin assets.

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