Supermarkets and c-stores a hotbed for modern slavery as cases in UK retail double in a year

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Modern slavery cases in UK retail almost doubled between 2024 and 2025, with supermarkets and c-stores having by far the highest prevalence once retail was broken down by sector

Modern slavery cases in the UK retail sector almost doubled between 2024 and 2025, according to new analysis from anti-slavery charity Unseen. And supermarkets and convenience stores had by far the highest prevalence once retail was broken down by sector.

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