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Central Asia bets on ‘ecological solidarity’ as water crisis deepens

Beyond political signalling, the Regional Ecological Summit in Astana delivered tangible commitments. A total of 17 agreements worth over $2.3 billion were signed at RES 2026, with the bulk of investments channelled into renewable energy, waste management, and industrial decarbonisation.

Euronews · Apr 23

‘A weight’s been lifted’: MP Charlotte Nichols on speaking up about her rape trial

After a 1,088-day wait, a jury acquitted the man Nichols accused. She describes her experience of the system as a complainant – and explains why she went public

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

Calls for overhaul of victims’ compensation scheme amid claims it adds to trauma

MPs, campaigners and victims of violent crime urge the Government to introduce changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

Mum a prisoner in her own home after suffering 'catastrophic injuries

Joanne McSorley was left in a critical condition

Liverpool Echo · Mar 3, 2023

Mum who survived Manchester Arena bombing 'insulted' by £550 compensation offer

In total for her three injuries, Lisa Bridgett was offered £17,350

Manchester Evening News · Mar 2, 2023

Welsh mum who survived Manchester Arena bombing appalled by £500 compensation payout for losing finger

For her three injuries, a Gwynedd woman was offered a total of £17,350, which she has rejected

Wales Online · Mar 2, 2023

First responder at bombing scene 'denied compensation' after helping victims

The emergency worker was later diagnosed with post traumatic stress

Liverpool Echo · Sep 27, 2022

Emergency worker diagnosed with PTSD after helping Manchester Arena victims 'denied compensation'

The explosion on May 22, 2017, killed 22 people and left hundreds of others with catastrophic injuries

Manchester Evening News · Sep 27, 2022

Glasgow hotel stabbing victims nearly killed in bloodbath have compensation claims rejected

The move comes less than two years after Badreddin Abadlla Adam went on the rampage at the city's Park Inn hotel, stabbing six people, before being shot dead by police.

Glasgow Live · Apr 24, 2022

Glasgow asylum seekers nearly killed in hotel bloodbath 'snubbed' over compo

Two victims have been denied compensation by the Criminal Injuries and Compensation Authority (CICA).

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2022