The Latest Breaking News from Women Aid

Safe housing denied to 10,000 women in England fleeing domestic abuse

Lack of shelters may be forcing victims to return to their violent partners or leaving them homeless

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2023

Jesy Nelson drops video for track Bad Thing as women’s charity praises star for highlighting domestic abuse

Women’s Aid praised star for tackling domestic abuse in the music video for her latest track

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2023

Jesy Nelson's new singing voice stuns fans as she moves on from divisive Boyz debut

Jesy Nelson's second solo single is a million miles away from her debut offering Boyz, with the former Little Mix singer saying her new track reveals a 'real, raw, honest, vulnerable side' to herself

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023

Victims of domestic violence to be offered up to £500 to flee abuser - as survivors say they can't afford to leave

It comes after research which revealed three quarters of women said the cost of living had prevented them from leaving

Manchester Evening News · Mar 31, 2023

Fiona Bruce stepping back from Refuge charity role after Stanley Johnson remarks on Question Time

The presenter had faced backlash after stepping in when Johnson was described as a “wife-beater” on last week’s Question Time

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023

Fiona Bruce steps back from charity role amid row over domestic violence comment

Bruce has said she is “appalled” and “deeply sorry”

Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023

Natalie McNally's family plan events to create legacy of "love, positivity and goodwill"

"She would have wanted to have a legacy of love, positivity and good will."

Belfast Live · Mar 11, 2023

Fiona Bruce apologises after her domestic violence comments on Question Time

The BBC defended her saying she had been right to put the other side

Wales Online · Mar 11, 2023

Fiona Bruce ‘appalled and sorry’ after backlash over Stanley Johnson discussion

The presenter faced a social media backlash after intervening when father of former prime minister Boris Johnson was described as a ‘wife-beater’.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

BBC defends Fiona Bruce over accusations presenter ‘trivialised domestic abuse’

The father of former prime minister Boris Johnson was described as a ‘wife-beater’ by journalist and panel member Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023