Uk Moving House Modern Slavery Statement

Uk Moving House (also referenced as UK Moving House and UkMovingHouse) is committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms. This statement sets out our approach to ensuring that forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking and any form of exploitation are not present in our operations or supply chains. We recognise our corporate responsibility in the UK relocation and home moving industry and are dedicated to continuous improvement in ethical sourcing and labour standards. We will not tolerate any practice that undermines the dignity or freedom of any worker.

Scope and Principles

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors, sub-contractors, temporary staff and suppliers engaged by the UK moving house business. We expect the same high standards from all partners in the UK moving company network and from firms providing packing, storage, transportation and ancillary services. The core principles guiding our actions are transparency, risk-based due diligence and the prompt remediation of any concerns raised. Commitment to ethical practice is embedded in procurement and contracting processes.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Uk Moving House enforces a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and forced labour. All personnel must comply with this policy and any breaches will result in investigation and disciplinary action up to termination. We maintain clear contractual clauses requiring suppliers to prohibit modern slavery, to pay fair wages, and to provide safe working conditions. Any supplier found to be complicit in exploitation will be subject to immediate corrective action or contract termination.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct risk-based supplier assessments and regular supplier audits to identify and address vulnerability to modern slavery. Our procurement team evaluates suppliers on working conditions, recruitment practices and subcontracting arrangements. To verify compliance we undertake:

• Pre-contract screening and risk assessments;
• Scheduled and unannounced on-site audits;
• Review of payroll, timesheets and recruitment practices;
• Corrective action plans with clear timelines and monitoring.

These measures are designed to detect indicators such as restricted movement, withheld wages, or third-party fee-based recruitment.

Supplier Audits and Remediation

Audit findings are treated with urgency. Where issues are identified we work collaboratively with the supplier to implement remediation plans, ensuring workers are protected and compensated. For serious or persistent non-compliance, we will terminate relationships and escalate matters to relevant authorities if appropriate. All suppliers are required to provide transparent records and to allow independent verification when requested.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain multiple secure reporting channels so that employees, suppliers and third parties can raise concerns safely and confidentially. Reports can be made anonymously and will be investigated impartially. Our process includes:

• Internal reporting to trained compliance officers;
• Confidential third-party hotlines and secure online forms;
• Protection against retaliation and support for affected workers.

We ensure reports are logged, risk-assessed and escalated with appropriate remediation steps and documentation.

Training, Review and Continuous Improvement

All staff involved in procurement, operations and people management receive regular training on modern slavery risk indicators and our response procedures. We communicate expectations to suppliers and provide capacity-building where needed. An annual review of our policies and practices is conducted by senior management, with findings reported to the board and used to update risk assessments, contracts and training materials. Metrics tracked include audit outcomes, reported incidents, remediation timelines and supplier compliance rates.

Uk Moving House will continue to strengthen controls across the moving services sector, collaborating with peers and industry stakeholders to raise standards. This statement is reviewed at least once every twelve months and amended when necessary to reflect new risks, changes in our supply chain or improvements to our control environment. By maintaining robust due diligence, clear reporting channels and a firm zero-tolerance policy, the UK home moving and relocation services provided by Uk Moving House strive to protect human rights and prevent modern slavery in all its forms.