# UK rule lets recognised modern slavery victims change employers

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Topic: Politics · Status: published · Version: 1
Published: 2026-10-09T17:17:03.764Z · Updated: 2026-10-09T17:17:03.764Z
Record: https://davids.news/s/uk-rule-lets-recognised-modern-slavery-victims-change-employers-0e83e907

The government says Skilled Worker visa holders formally recognised as victims can leave abusive sponsors and take other lawful work for the rest of their visa.

- The change removes the requirement to remain tied to a specific sponsor, according to the UK government.
- Previously, leaving an abusive sponsor could put a worker’s immigration status and income at risk, the government says.

Why it matters: The policy changes employment options for recognised victims on Skilled Worker visas, according to the government.

## Original sources

- [UK Government](<https://www.gov.uk/government/news/victims-freed-from-abusive-employers-under-new-visa-rules>) — primary announcement
  Source: UK Government 2026 · Original report: 2026-10-09T10:41:52.000Z

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