Multiple reports say a legal requirement introduced by Labour targets the use of forced labour in supply chains for energy projects funded by GB Energy, the state-backed company. The coverage states that Labour has written into law a commitment that GB Energy will not finance companies that use forced labour, including practices associated with modern slavery. The articles also claim scrutiny is focused on whether GB Energy’s procurement arrangements comply with the restriction, with references to concerns about subcontractors or suppliers identified as having a high risk of forced-work practices. The reporting suggests there is an ongoing question of whether the company’s contracting choices could undermine the intent of the ban, particularly as it pursues net zero-related activities. Overall, the sources describe a policy and compliance issue centered on GB Energy funding rules for forced-labour risk, the legal grounding of the commitment, and the scrutiny of whether suppliers meet the standard.