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Forced labour ban enforced as US detains car tyres under new import order

CBP has detained tyres under a new forced labour import order. Here's what it means for businesses and the due diligence steps to take now.

Sara Henna Dahan

February 5, 2026

New Zealand’s Crimes Amendment Bill is a major step in the fight against modern slavery

New Zealand’s Crimes Amendment Bill strengthens modern slavery laws. Learn how the changes could impact businesses and how to stay compliant.

Sara Henna Dahan

January 7, 2026

Beyond the Modern Slavery Act: inside the UK’s proposed new business and human rights law

A new UK proposal could reshape modern slavery and human rights law. What's changing, how will enforcement work, and what should you do now?

Sara Henna Dahan

December 23, 2025

Xinjiang imports: The £800m supply chain scandal Britain cannot ignore

With almost £1bn of Xinjiang imports reached the UK last year, pressure is mounting on UK businesses to act on forced labour risks.

Sara Henna Dahan

September 21, 2025

New term, new rules? What businesses need to know about modern slavery reporting in 2025

The UK’s modern slavery guidance has been refreshed for the first time in a decade. Here’s what it means and how to prepare for what’s next.

Sara Henna Dahan

The silent risk in your supply chain: Why prosecutors are looking closer

New UK laws could expose companies to criminal liability for modern slavery offences. Here's what compliance teams need to know and do now.

Sara Henna Dahan

Dyson’s forced labour case will proceed in UK courts. What does this mean for supply chain compliance?

UK courts will hear forced labour claims against Dyson over abuses in Malaysia. Find out what this means for supply chain compliance.

Sara Henna Dahan

UK publishes new modern slavery guidance as government plans crackdown

Understand modern slavery act compliance and its implications for UK organizations addressing forced labour in their supply chains.

Nick Henderson-Mayo

As the focus on forced labour grows, is your supply chain at risk?

As scrutiny of forced labour in supply chains grows, is your supply chain at risk? Here's how to ensure you stay compliant.

Sara Henna Dahan

Swedbank faces new Swedish AML probe focused on customer due diligence

Sweden’s financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Authority (commonly referred to as Finansinspektionen, FI), has opened a new investigation

Sara Henna Dahan

High risk jurisdictions: February 2026 FATF and EU updated guide

The February 2026 edition of our High Risk Jurisdiction Guide introduces important regulatory changes following the latest Financial

Nick Henderson-Mayo

Dishonesty, senior managers and the Crime and Policing Bill: Corporate criminal risk is on the rise

The definition of dishonesty in English criminal law has evolved in recent years. At the same time, the

Nick Henderson-Mayo

Data privacy, Data Protection, DSAR, DUAA

ICO issues final guidance on data protection complaints ahead of DUAA deadline

On 12 February 2026, the ICO published its final guidance on handling data protection complaints under the Data

Naomi Grossman

OFSI is tightening sanctions enforcement: what’s changing and how to prepare

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation published its consultation response on reforming its enforcement processes, confirming it intends

Sara Henna Dahan

FCA, Financial services, Whistleblowing

How FCA whistleblowing data is quietly shaping regulatory risk

At first glance, the FCA’s Q4 2025 whistleblowing data looks like a routine quarterly update. Volumes are down.

Naomi Grossman

CCPA, Data privacy, US data privacy

Disney’s $2.75 million data privacy wake-up call

When The Walt Disney Company agreed to pay $2.75m to settle allegations under the California Consumer Privacy Act

Naomi Grossman

Sanctions compliance failure: Lessons from OFSI’s £160,000 fine against Bank of Scotland

Since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, sanctions enforcement has been in focus, front and centre for UK regulators.

The VinciWorks Team

Employment Rights Act 2025 implementation timeline

The Employment Rights Act completed its passage through Parliament at the close of 2025, marking one of the

Nick Henderson-Mayo

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