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The number of references to modern slavery reached a record high, with Britain the most common nationality

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The number of potential victims of modern slavery referred to the system reached a record level last year, with both women and children reaching record highs. Some 17,004 potential victims of modern slavery – including any form of human trafficking, slavery, servitude or forced labor – were referred to the Home Office in 2023, a … Read more

Why your £10 haircut at the barbershop could be fueling the small boat crisis

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Why_your_£10_haircut_could_fuel_the_small_boats_crisis The barbershop’s red and white striped pole, which promises everything from a quick haircut to a beard sculpture and a scalp massage, is a staple of the British high street. And now that male grooming has gone mainstream, the number of barbershops has exploded. There are now 17,702 branches nationwide, a 50% increase since … Read more