What the government’s new Mental Health Bill really means – and why it matters
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“Nothing done in 5 years”: how the country reacted to the anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire
“1,000s of flats remain unsafe. 1,000s of people are still trapped.”
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Sue Gray’s full report is finally here, and these are the 5 main findings
The inquiry into the government’s alleged breaches of lockdown rules has revealed some more interesting details.
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The first-ever Victims’ Bill aims to fight male violence, but is it enough?
Experts have warned that more needs to be done to ensure all survivors are supported in their fight for justice.
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Why this young female MP’s speech about the ‘F word’ is going viral
Mhairi Black’s impassioned speech in parliament is giving everyone chills.
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Phone porn, harassment, bullying: why would anyone want to be a female MP in Britain?
Women joining parliament want to effect meaningful change, but behaviour from fellow MPs means they face harassment, misogyny and a toxic work environment.
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“What a betrayal”: the internet responds to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak’s “partygate” fines
“You have paid a fine. Our loved ones paid with their lives.”
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What is the UK government doing to support Ukrainian refugees?
A new scheme will offer households £350 a month to house refugees.
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The 5 biggest changes from the government’s latest Covid-19 announcement
What the new rules mean for you.
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England is facing a ‘second pandemic’ of anxiety and depression – and the NHS is struggling to cope
“Millions of children, young people and adults are seeking help from mental health services that are over-stretched and under-resourced.”
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Boris Johnson insists Downing Street party was a “work event” and apologises for attending
The prime minister faced calls to resign in parliament after “over 100 people” were allegedly invited to a government party during lockdown.
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An inquiry into Sarah Everard’s murder will look into whether any “red flags” were missed
But campaigners say the inquiry lacks the power to address wider institutional issues.
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5 women relive the pain of being locked down while Boris Johnson had another party
“They partied it up while my grandmother died.”
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“Insulting”: campaigners say the Home Office backing a new app won’t keep women safe on the streets
“Women and girls, and the steps that we take to stay safe every day, are not the problem.”
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Overwhelmed NHS staff are responding to the government’s latest Covid-19 announcement
“We are DONE! We are overwhelmed now!”
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What are we meant to do without any lateral flow tests before New Year’s Eve?
Read this before panic ordering a PCR test.
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“The government’s failure to act is making me feel guilty about my decisions – and I’m sick of it”
“I’m tired of trying to navigate a situation that the government should be leading.”
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Yet another photo has leaked showing Boris Johnson allegedly ‘breaking lockdown rules’
An image of Boris Johnson, his wife and 17 colleagues in the Downing Street garden was taken in May 2020.
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“My Christmas plans have been ruined by the UK’s changing travel rules”
“The red list may be scrapped, but the damage has already been done.”
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Pictures have emerged from yet another alleged government lockdown party
“Ordinary people were charged by police for gathering, millions canceled Christmas and some died without family to hold them.”
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