More firms urged to offer jobs to victims of modern slavery

Firms in hospitality, hairdressing and social care have been urged to offer jobs to the victims of modern slavery. Businesses across various sectors of the economy have followed the lead set by the Co-op and signed up to the innovative Bright Future programme that provides employment for those rescued from slavery. Research by the charity City Hearts amongst potential Bright Future candidates found that almost a third (31 per cent) said they would prefer a job in a hotel or restaurant, social and child care or hairdressing and beauty. That…

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