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Exploitation of international care staff a growing problem

The UK’s care sector is facing severe staffing shortages, and international recruitment has become essential. But behind the hiring boom, some workers are being exploited by rogue agencies — charged illegal fees, underpaid, poorly housed, and threatened into silence. This article explores what’s going wrong, who’s responsible, and how employers can ensure their recruitment practices are ethical, compliant, and fair.

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