Surge in search for domestic abuse resources during World Cup Charity leaders agree that major football tournaments don't create abusers, but they can heighten danger that’s already present Evening Standard · Jul 11
Domestic Abuse Rises by 38% When England Loses: The Devastating World Cup Statistic Every Briton Needs to Know Research shows a 38% rise in domestic abuse cases in England when the national team loses a World Cup match, highlighting the impact of football on domestic violence. International Business Times UK · Jun 24
David Pocock says PM ‘seems to be holding up’ gambling ad reform – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2025
German politicians and lawyers worry 'trusted flaggers' of online hate may curb freedom of speech Politicians and experts alike have criticised Germany's reporting centres for confusing opinion with hate speech, as concerns continue to rise over state-funded "trusted flaggers". Euronews · Aug 5, 2025
Signs of new life: is the British left making a comeback? Talk of a new party led by Jeremy Corbyn is just the latest example of a growing clamour for leftwing alliances The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025
Social media push to foster respectful relationships A social media campaign aims to help young men call out disrespect against women after research found many did not know how to do so. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
‘My child would use anything as a weapon’: the parents who live in fear of their offspring Erin had knives thrown at her, Dolly was kicked, Tim was punched … and all of this violence came from their own children. Why does the outside world ignore such attacks – or even blame the victims? The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025
Yvette Cooper to set out crackdown on antisocial behaviour including jail terms Persistent offenders will face up to two years in prison under Respect orders, as police get powers to seize vehicles The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024
Hooligans face two years in jail for wreaking havoc in towns and neighbourhoods Yvette Cooper harked back to Tony Blair’s anti-social behaviour crackdown, launching ‘respect orders’ for repeat offenders and giving police tough new powers The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024
Advertising watchdog investigates RSPCA Assured adverts after complaints of ‘misleading’ claims Exclusive: TV and online ads including video shortlisted for award being probed after string of revelations exposing cruelty at farms and abattoirs The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
1 woman a week is murdered by a current or former partner - this is why the Women’s Aid rally outside Parliament needs to be on your radar Everything you need to know about the Women’s Aid Manifesto ahead of the General Election Marie Claire · Jun 26, 2024
Hungarian Protest Leader Calls For Government Resignation Over Child Abuse Peter Magyar leads protests in Hungary demanding child protection reforms and government accountability, gaining support for his new party, Respect and Fre... Top News · Apr 27, 2024
Writing off George Galloway ignores his dangerous appeal to both far left and right Muslims angry over Gaza and white conservatives joined in electing the new MP for Rochdale. Those who see him as a fringe figure do so at their peril The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024
George Galloway: constituency-hopping campaigner who is rarely far from controversy With Rochdale win, Galloway has been elected to represent voters in four cities for three parties across four decades The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 ‘When you admit the truth, you have to take action’: The phoneline helping abusers change their behaviour The number of abusers calling a helpline over their actions has surged. But are they really willing to change? Maya Oppenheim listens in to find out
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Inside the scheme trying to stop violent men abusing their partners Domestic abuse is a choice, the course leader says. So can those who commit horrific acts of violence against women really ever change? Maya Oppenheim goes behind the scenes
The Conversation · Sep 24, 2023 How long will a loved one live? It’s difficult to hear, but harder not to know Planning for the future is difficult for people living with a life-limiting illness. Clinicians, based on their experience, can offer broad estimates of survival — in days to weeks, weeks to months, or months to years. However, patients and their care partners often want greater precision when arranging or making…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023 ‘Domestic abuse isn’t your business? Yes it is’: the push for employers to do more to protect their staff More and more companies recognise they need to look after their staff’s mental health. But survivors of domestic violence want to extend that duty of care
Daily Record · Dec 5, 2022 Mum in plea for male domestic abuse refuge centres after son killed by fiancée Simon Gilchrist was stabbed in the heart by his abusive fiancée, Caroline Mawhood in his flat in 2004 after she came home from a night out.
Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022 'My son was killed by his fiancée but we can save others by opening more refuges' Jose Linnane is calling for more refuges for male victims of domestic violence after her son Simon Gilchrist, 23, was murdered by his abusive fiancée Caroline Mawhood
Belfast Live · Jul 9, 2022 Glengormley schools take part in programme to reduce anti-social behaviour The programme has been undertaken by 12 schools in the past six years
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022 ‘I had to be broken to be fixed’: the courses trying to change abusive men Can men who assault or intimidate their partners be taught to respect women? We talk to campaigners and perpetrators – and sit in on one of their classes