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Abuse victims in debt set to be better protected after government scraps fee

The Independent has previously spoken to survivors who faced the impossible choice of remaining in debt or risking their abusers finding out where they live

The Independent UK

‘My partner stole my benefits and cancelled my hospital appointments – it took me years to finally escape’

Charity Refuge warns technology-led abuse having ‘devastating’ impact on disabled survivors

The Independent UK

‘My ex-partner spied on my every step by hacking my email – but I caught him and escaped’

Jenny’s abusive former partner also impersonated her by sending emails in her name to family and friends

The Independent UK

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English Town Reports Domestic Abuse Support Referrals Still 'Too High'

The annual data report gathered by Gateshead Council regarding the domestic abuse support referrals has a major breakthrough, but more measures are needed to address the situation.

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Domestic abuse victims advised how to opt out of emergency alert drill

On Sunday September 7 at around 3pm, mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a siren sound for up to 10 seconds.

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Emergency alert test ‘may put domestic abuse survivors at risk’

There are fears the sound may reveal hidden phones

The Independent UK

Warning far-right has ‘hijacked’ women’s safety for political gain

More than 100 groups urge PM to take ‘urgent action’ to prevent misinformation of VAWG

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Nationwide leads new calls for change to protect domestic abuse survivors

Building society partners with Refuge to demand scrapping of fees for service that can give survivors anonymity

The Independent UK

One in 10 over-16s are victims of domestic abuse, stalking or sexual assault, new data shows

The combined measure has been produced to help the government monitor its ambition to halve VAWG in a decade

The Independent UK

Second refuge built through Independent campaign ready for family

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Preventing violence against women and girls must remain a priority

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Our second refuge – built thanks to the generosity of our readers – is complete. But far more work is needed to tackle the scourge of domestic abuse

The Independent UK

Second safe haven built by The Independent for women fleeing domestic abuse now complete

After a hugely successful campaign – supported by readers, royalty and the PM – both safe houses can now offer a fresh start to families in need

The Independent UK

Voices: Building affordable homes would be a powerful way to generate growth for Britain

COMMENT: With a new National Housing Bank in the works, and the government pledging £39bn for affordable homes, the UK has a chance to transform more than just the housing sector, says Charlie Nunn, CEO of Lloyds Banking Group

The Independent UK

Starmer’s welfare cuts could leave thousands of disabled women trapped with abusers, campaigners warn

Exclusive: The prime minister’s controversial welfare cuts would deepen economic insecurity for disabled women and make them more vulnerable to abuse, a new report has warned

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Quarter of women fleeing abuse unable to secure suitable refuge vacancy, new report finds

The Independent launched its Brick by Brick campaign in response to the national shortage of refuge spaces

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner praises ‘amazing’ Independent Brick by Brick campaign as family fleeing abuse get safe haven

Exclusive: The deputy prime minister and housing secretary said helping vulnerable families and children into safe and secure housing ‘is a matter that I hold close to my heart’

The Independent UK

First family fleeing abuse get keys to The Independent’s safe haven

Survivor of abuse handed keys to new safe house

The Independent UK

Austerity has hit the UK’s ability to tackle violence against women, European watchdog warns

The Council of Europe has said there is an ‘urgent need’ for more places in women’s shelters and warned cost-cutting measures have left vital services ‘underfunded and understaffed’

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The Independent UK

I was trapped in an abusive relationship at 16, now I’m demanding schools protect teenagers better

Faustine Petron’s Make It Mandatory campaign has received support from MPs and charities and garnered over 100,000 signatures

The Independent UK

My abuser put me in thousands of pounds of debt – to clear it, I had to risk him finding out where I lived

Survivors must go through lengthy and expensive process to keep address off public register after securing debt help

The Guardian - UK

‘Trans women have never felt like a threat’: women’s refuges grapple with supreme court ruling

UK gender decision ignites debate among professionals working in the domestic abuse and rape crisis spheres

The Independent UK

More than a quarter of domestic abuse services turning children away due to funding shortages

Report from the domestic abuse commissioner warns severe funding shortages are putting victims at further risk

The Guardian - UK

Supported housing in England on brink of financial crisis, charities warn

Exclusive: More than 150 organisations warn funding cuts could force closures, putting thousands of vulnerable people at risk

The Guardian - UK

How will UK judgment on legal definition of womanhood affect policy?

From the NHS, to sporting bodies and prisons, organisations will have to respond to supreme court ruling

The Independent UK

What the Supreme Court ruling over the definition of a woman means for prisons, hospitals and schools

From NHS wards to public toilets, what does Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling mean in practice?

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