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Almost half of Fayed abuse accusers are potential trafficking victims, MPs told

Exclusive: Met police say 70 women’s accounts have hallmarks of trafficking, suggesting case numbers could rise

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2

Met Police accused of failing in legal duty to Al Fayed trafficking victims

Survivors have said the Metropolitan Police did not offer them a referral to the National Referral Mechanism when they came forward.

The Independent UK · Aug 16

UK anti-slavery commissioner calls for public inquiry into ‘exploitation’ on OnlyFans

Eleanor Lyons is calling on the government to investigate allegations of ‘exploitation’ and ‘trafficking’ on the platform

The Independent UK · Jun 16

New record high for modern slavery referrals as they rise by a third in a year

More than 6,400 potential victims were referred to the Home Office in the three months to September, up by more than a third in a year.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

UK anti-slavery commissioner condemns Shabana Mahmood’s asylum comments

Home secretary’s remarks about ‘vexatious’ claims will have real-life impact on trafficking victims, says Eleanor Lyons

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025

Home Secretary accused of putting lives at risk by anti-slavery watchdog

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has been accused of putting lives at risk by the anti-slavery watchdog

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

Home Secretary accused of putting lives at risk over slavery comments

Shabana Mahmood hit out at migrants using anti-slavery laws to seek to avoid being deported.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

UK anti-slavery commissioner launches investigation into ‘pimping websites’

Eleanor Lyons will interview women who say they have been trafficked into sex work and advertised online

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025

Potential victims of modern slavery at record high, latest figures show

The latest Government data, published on Wednesday, gives figures for the three months from April to June 2025.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

Modern slavery victims opt to stay with exploiters for fear of deportation, research finds

Exclusive: Act found to be failing as hostile immigration policies deter trafficking victims from seeking help

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025