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Modern slavery victims being ‘exploited in plain sight’ across UK retail sector

The Independent UK News · 16 September 2026 at 00:01

Modern slavery victims being ‘exploited in plain sight’ across UK retail sector

Analysis from anti-slavery charity Unseen reveals that reported instances within the retail industry nearly doubled between 2024 and 2025

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Modern slavery victims being ‘exploited in plain sight’ across UK retail sector

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