Care workers and others fleeing UK modern slavery win visa reprieve

Exclusive: Home Office concedes skilled workers abused by sponsors can change employer and complete visa term

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Care workers, chefs and others in danger of losing their migration status under post-Brexit rules if they leave an exploitative employer will be helped by new visa changes, the Home Office says.

Officials said if an employee was found to be a victim of modern slavery they would be allowed to work for any employer for the remainder of their visa.