Windrush Day honours a wronged generation, but the government’s celebrations feel hypocritical
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- Hollie Richardson
Government
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Life
This is why MPs are calling for a ban on gagging orders on victims of sexual harassment
NDAs should not be used as an excuse not to investigate allegations of abuse and harassment.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Life
Porn should be banned on buses and trains to protect women, say MPs
The group is looking at how to protect women and girls from sexual harassment in public.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Life
3 women on whether the government’s new domestic abuse bill goes far enough
A survivor, a legal expert and a campaigner discuss the merits of the government’s ‘landmark’ new legislation.
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- Moya Crockett
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Long Reads
“I am a survivor of domestic abuse. This is my story”
Warning: this story might be difficult to read.
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- Stylist Team
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- Heidi Scrimgeour
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A suicide prevention minister won't solve the mental health crisis
Woefully inadequate funding for mental health services is the real taboo we need to tackle.
Long Reads
Justine Greening: Being in a same sex relationship is something to celebrate
"It’s hard to be at your best when you can’t be yourself"
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- Justine Greening
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Life
This is how much rich men outnumber rich women in the UK
“Scandalous” new government data reveals the extent of the gender pay gap among top and average earners
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- Moya Crockett
- Published
Life
This new bill is set to transform how we deal with domestic abuse
Suspects will face much harsher measures than ever before
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- Megan Murray
- Published
Life
Government asks women to submit sexual harassment accounts
“Women and girls are harassed on buses, trains, in the street and in bars and clubs”
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- Susan Devaney
- Published
Life
Why you may soon have to pay 25p more for your takeaway coffee
Only 1 in 400 disposable cups can actually be recycled
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- Susan Devaney
- Published
Life
Young people are set to receive a significant pay rise in 2018
It’ll be the “biggest hike in hourly earnings for a decade”.
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- Susan Devaney
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- Moya Crockett
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How government funding cuts will affect women fleeing domestic abuse
New research suggests thousands of women and children will be blocked from accessing vital services
Life
Male-majority government rejects plans for getting women into politics
Thanks guys!
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
Anonymous voting for domestic abuse survivors
Greater secrecy at the ballot box will help protect women
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- Susan Devaney
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Fashion
Government slammed for “cop out” response to dress code laws
Your employer can demand you wear heels to work
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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People
MP suggests banning veil to give Muslim girls “freedom of choice”
Let that sink in for a moment.
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
Celebrities write to PM slamming “shameful” child refugee amendment
It has been signed by Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Benedict Cumberbatch
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- Sarah Biddlecombe
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Life
Women are being charged by GPs to ‘prove’ they were abused
The government has been urged to stop GPs charging fees for medical letters.
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- Moya Crockett
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- Moya Crockett
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Notorious anti-feminist MP given place on Women & Equalities Committee
Philip Davies doesn't agree with feminism and doesn't understand racial equality, disability rights or LGBT issues. What?
Life
Here’s what our health service looks like to an outsider
“Dear UK, the NHS is awesome”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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