Hundreds of modern slavery victims are working in UK's hospitality industry'

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"Hundreds of modern slavery victims are working in the UK's bars, restaurants, hotels and campsites, a charity has warned. Some victims, who are lured by promises of a better life, have been left with debts as high as 30,000. The charity Unseen said similar abuses evident in the care sector in recent years are now becoming apparent in the hospitality industry, with its helpline recording a sharp rise in potential victims linked to the skilled worker visa route."

The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, funded by donations to keep journalism paywall-free. Donations enable sending reporters to gather facts and present multiple perspectives. A charity, Unseen, warns that hundreds of modern slavery victims are working in UK hospitality venues including bars, restaurants, hotels and campsites, with some trapped by debts up to 30,000. The Unseen helpline has recorded a sharp rise in potential victims linked to the skilled worker visa route. Between January 2024 and June 2025, 485 potential victims were reported in food and drink venues and 85 in holiday accommodation.

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