Three arrests in modern slavery raids in Scunthorpe and Doncaster

MPs summoned to debate emergency legislation to 'protect' British Steel in Scunthorpe

Politicians had left Westminster for their Easter break on Tuesday and were not due to return until Tuesday 22 April. The last time parliament was recalled was on 18 August 2021 to debate the situation in Afghanistan.

Police freeze £1m as high street raids find cannabis farms and evidence of slavery

Thirty-five arrests after hundreds of barbershops and other businesses raided in UK money-laundering investigationPolice have frozen bank accounts containing more than £1m after uncovering cannabis farms and evidence of modern slavery during raids on more than 250 barbershops and other high street businesses.In a three-week crackdown on high street crime, known as Operation Machinize, the National Crime Agency (NCA) targeted “cash-intensive” bus…

Three arrests in modern slavery raids in Scunthorpe and Doncaster

Officers also seized £70,000 of cash and identity papers.

Two people arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences in Scunthorpe

"We are committed to not only helping, but preventing, victims of modern slavery"