Modern slavery in the UK takes the form of domestic servitude, sexual exploitation and forced labour. It is most often associated with agricultural work, construction, hand car washes, nail bars and textile manufacturing.
Modern slavery is most definitely an issue in the UK, even if the extent is not as great in other parts of the world. Back in 2013, the UK Home Office estimated there were 10 to 13 thousand people in the UK working in slavery-like conditions.
A recent study by the Centre for Social Justice suggests that the real figure could be over 100 thousand. This is what prompted the UK Government to enact the Modern Slavery Act in 2015 to target this crime specifically.