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Worcester Cathedral shines a light on modern slavery
Four events to help people understand modern slavery in the area and how they can make a difference.
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What is the Farm Work Welfare app
The Farm Work Welfare app is an essential tool for the rural economy
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An emerging trend - modern slavery outside the employment chain
Workers who are lawfully employed may still be victims of exploitation outside of the workplace.
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Combatting modern slavery in Somerset
David Maggs, modern slavery lead in Diocese of Bath and Wells, on his vision for Somerset
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How vulnerable are seasonal workers to exploitation?
A new report from Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) and Fife Migrants Forum (FMF)
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Covid and Brexit have caused havoc for horticultural businesses
James Barnes, Horticultural Trades Association discusses the effects of the seasonal worker shortage
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Referrals to NRM plateau in 2020
2020 end of year summary of referrals to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM)
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Going global
The process has begun to discern what action might be possible by the churches within Italy.
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Ministering to migrants in Italy, Mediterranean Hope
Fiona Kendall explains how their ministry has evolved over the last eight years.