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The British Government estimates that tens of thousands of people are in modern slavery in the UK today.
Most people are trafficked into the UK from overseas, but there is also a significant number of British nationals in slavery. The most common countries of origin are Albania, Vietnam, Nigeria, Romania and Poland. Most commonly people are trafficked into forced labour in industries such as agriculture, construction, hospitality, manufacturing and car washes. Many women and girls are trafficked for sexual exploitation or domestic slavery. Children, are forced into crime such as cannabis production, petty theft or begging.
Modern Slavery also includes forced marriage.
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