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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

Fiona Bruce 'deeply sorry' for Johnson comment amid calls for her to be axed from charity

Refuge, the charity Fiona Bruce is associated with, have issued a statement following the presenter's comments on last night's edition of Question Time, which saw Bruce accused of trivialising violence against women and supporting Stanley Johnson

Daily Mirror

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

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'Irresponsible': Fiona Bruce faces criticism for Stanley Johnson comments

THE BBC presenter Fiona Bruce is facing criticism for saying that an allegation of domestic violence levelled against Stanley Johnson by his…

The National (Scotland)

12 incredible female founders behind iconic beauty brands like Rodial and Neom Organics

OK! Beauty Box has teamed up with 12 amazing women for its limited edition Female Founders edit - and 10% of sales from its latest box will go to charity Refuge

Daily Mirror

Government ‘should do more to help women facing abuse in cost-of-living crisis’

The End Violence Against Women Coalition said frontline specialist services such as refuges are facing ‘spiralling’ energy prices.

The Independent UK

Cheddar Gorgeous to exhibit powerful Drag Race UK 'Pink Triangle' outfit in Manchester

Cheddar Gorgeous to exhibit powerful Drag Race UK 'Pink Triangle' outfit at Manchester throughout February

Manchester Evening News

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Criminal charges for revenge porn still ‘woefully low’ as cases soar

‘We hear from survivors that there is a pervasive culture of victim-blaming around intimate image abuse in the police, with women being blamed for sharing an intimate image,’ charity boss says

The Independent UK

Police investigating rape claims in England believe victim-blaming myths, study finds

Research reveals attitudes that could be contributing to the 1.6% charge rate in rape cases

The Guardian - UK

Domestic abuse charity dumps rotten apples outside Scotland Yard in protest

Ruth Davison, the Refuge charity’s chief executive, said the Metropolitan Police’s issues went deeper than just ‘one bad apple’.

The Independent UK

More than 1,000 ‘rotting apples’ dumped outside Scotland Yard in Met Police ‘misogyny’ protest

Protest comes after conviction of Met Police officer David Carrick for a litany of sex offences against women

Evening Standard

One thousand 'bad apples' placed outside London police HQ in demonstration

London police were confronted by the sight of 1,071 plastic rotten apples outside their headquarters on Friday, in a display seeking to mark the high number of staff facing investigation for sex offences or domestic abuse.

Reuters

Domestic abuse warning as referrals rise after festive period

Exclusive: Data shows 10 per cent rise in referrals in January 2022 when compared with December 2021

The Independent UK

Britain’s Got Talent reunion during annual ICAP brokers’ charity day

The Prince of Wales and Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman were among the famous faces congratulating ICAP on its charity day

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The Independent UK

Britain’s Got Talent reunion during annual brokers’ charity day

The Prince of Wales and Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman were among the famous faces congratulating ICAP on it’s charity day.

Manchester Evening News

The extraordinary Treehouse themed hotel taking shape in Manchester city centre - and when it will open

It is one of the biggest and most eye-catching developments in the city centre at its prime spot on Deansgate

The Independent UK

Calls for domestic abuse register to stop ‘chilling’ numbers of women killed by partners

Exclusive: ‘We need to see that very often there is a long history of domestic abuse. It is not just something that is against one partner,’ shadow justice minister says

Daily Mirror

Charity in royal race row battling funding risks as it saves Black women's lives

As charity founder Ngozi Fulani finds herself at the centre of a royal race row, we highlight the life-saving services Sistah Space provides - as a charity dedicated to supporting Black survivors of domestic abuse

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Wales Online

One in four women will experience domestic abuse, with World Cup a trigger point

Charioties have been given more than £1.2million to help tackle domestic violence

The Independent UK

Camilla hosting major Buckingham Palace reception to target domestic abuse

Former Spice Girl, Melanie Brown, and reality TV star, Zara McDermott, will also be in attendance

The Independent UK

Over half of victims ‘ignored’ by social media firms when reporting domestic abuse

‘Social media sites are a lifeline for so many survivors, but I feel like I can’t trust them anymore,’ victim says

Manchester Evening News

"He's abusive but I can't afford to leave": The hidden victims of the cost of living crisis

SPECIAL REPORT: As the cost of living crisis pushes more families to the edge, many women are at a risk of returning to abusive relationships - or not being able to flee at all

The Texas Tribune

Texas should place more foster kids with families rather than in residential treatment, report finds

Residential treatment centers are meant to be a last resort for children in the state’s care, reserved for those with histories of severe trauma caused by neglect or abuse.

The Texas Tribune

Bastrop County grand jury declines to indict caretaker at center of The Refuge abuse scandal

The grand jury said it did not find sufficient evidence to indict Iesha Greene, who was reported to have sold and solicited nude photos of children at the Bastrop shelter.

The Independent UK

Calls for mandatory education on coercive control for older teenagers

Refuge said it is worried too many young people are not being taught how to spot the signs of domestic abuse and controlling or coercive behaviour.

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