UK care agencies accused of exploiting foreign workers caught in debt traps

Source: The Guardian.
The exploitation of foreign workers in the UK care industry has been exposed as a “national scandal” with similarities to trafficking and modern slavery, according to experts. Numerous care providers have been accused of taking advantage of vulnerable individuals who paid significant sums to secure jobs in the UK, only to find limited or no employment upon arrival. Many workers are now burdened with substantial debts and forced to accept irregular jobs that pay below the minimum wage. The Royal College of Nursing has called for a government inquiry into the treatment of migrant care workers, emphasising the urgent need for action to address the exploitation. Click here to uncover the reality behind the UK’s social care sector.