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How council budget cuts are affecting domestic violence services – and those who need them

Late one Friday afternoon, Jess, who works with a major UK-based domestic abuse support organisation, had a phone call from her local homelessness office.

The Conversation

The emergency phone number you have never heard of that could save your life

Study finds around half of women in UK are oblivious to 999-55 silent emergency lifeline

The Independent UK

New app allows domestic abuse victims to get help secretly via a kettle or toaster

Survivor Katy Longhurst is determined to help others having called police nearly 170 times about her ex over eight years

Evening Standard

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Kemi Badenoch made ‘rape joke’ on social media in unearthed post

Exclusive: The new Tory leader has been condemned over the resurfaced post from 2008

The Independent UK

Empty Airbnbs to be used to house domestic abuse survivors free of charge

Domestic abuse charity warns of ‘chronic shortage of refuge spaces for women and children’ escaping abusers

The Independent UK

How can Labour deliver on its pledge to halve violence against women and girls?

Government has announced ‘first steps’ of policy shift but given little detail on how it will measure its success. What else needs to happen?

The Guardian - UK

Paul and Jack were murdered by their abusive father. Why had the family courts granted him contact?

Ten years ago, Claire Throssell’s sons were killed by their father, a man with a history of violence. She explains why she is fighting to ensure their voices are heard now – and to put an end to more tragedies

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‘Buying the wrong cheese made him explode’: Inside the 24/7 national domestic abuse helpline

Domestic abuse helpline manager tells Maya Oppenheim she has heard women being assaulted, terrified whispers and also, ominously, the phone going dead

The Independent UK

Fears domestic abusers will be released from prison under early release scheme

‘The early release of perpetrators will have a detrimental impact on both the physical safety and mental wellbeing of survivors,’ says campaigner

The Independent UK

50 women have been killed in the UK this year, allegedly all by men — the charities working to combat violence against women and girls aren’t surprised

“Devastating, but not too surprising”

Marie Claire

Violence against women soars by 40% as police chief brands crime rate a ‘national emergency’

Deputy chief constable brands violence against women and girls ‘national emergency’

The Independent UK

How published images of a ‘happy couple’ can hurt victims of domestic abuse

According to the UK’s Femicide Census, between 124 and 168 women have been killed by men in the country every year for the past 15 years. Most of these have been by current or former partners. These stories are, sadly, frequent and do not always make the news – but…

The Conversation

The dark truth behind England football and the ‘high stakes’ on and off the pitch

England till I die. For some, it’s not just a football phrase, it’s the cold, hard truth. Sonia Twigg reveals how football can be a catalyst for domestic abuse

The Independent UK

What will Labour do for us - here’s how the new Prime Minister aims to tackle domestic abuse

The UK has a new Labour Prime Minister - here’s what it means for survivors of domestic- and gender-based violence

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The Independent UK

What does the Labour win mean for women?

As Sir Keir Starmer celebrates his landslide victory, women’s rights campaigners and experts share their hopes and observations.

Marie Claire

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

Domestic abuser is jailed for killing his girlfriend after a football match

Domestic abuse is a “unique trend in men’s football,” says charity.

The Guardian - UK

Eileen Jarvis obituary

Other lives: Social worker and campaigner for the rights of women and children

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Evening Standard

Women’s Aid condemns Celebrity Big Brother’s decision to include Gary Goldsmith

The businessman admitted to assaulting his wife in a drunken argument in 2017

The Guardian - UK

UK charities warn of ‘devastating’ council cuts to women’s services

Those dealing with violence against women most at risk as local authorities try to balance budgets, experts say

The Guardian - UK

I love to wear makeup but my partner hates it. Should I stop?

Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Layla raises questions about self-expression in a relationship

Evening Standard

James Cleverly faces calls to resign over joke about spiking wife's drink with date rape drug

The Home Secretary apologised for the 'inappropriate' joke made at a No 10 reception

The Guardian - UK

Rise in women facing domestic abuse at Christmas, English charities report

Calls and contacts to helplines remain higher than pre-pandemic, compounded by cost of living crisis

The Independent UK

Mel B ‘deeply disappointed’ as convicted abuser Tom Meighan eligible for Brit Awards 2024

Exclusive: Spice Girls star and anti-domestic violence campaigner condemns ‘shocking’ revelation that former Kasabian frontman could be nominated for the awards show next year

Marie Claire

YSL Beauty's new campaign highlights 9 warning signs that a relationship could be turning abusive

The 'Mistaken For Love' series runs as a part of the brand's powerful 'Abuse Is Not Love' campaign

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