Furlough ends on 31 October, so what happens next? Experts explain the reality of it
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Women in England and Wales can help make misogyny a hate crime from today
And you can do it by sharing your own experiences of gender-based crime.
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- Moya Crockett
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Opinion
Millennials are more resilient than we’re given credit for, even in the face of another recession
While this isn’t a future we’d pick, it’s a future we can shape.
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Life
“I’m a human rights barrister – and this case made me question the UK’s approach to FGM”
Barrister Charlotte Proudman discusses the case of an 11-year-old girl at risk of deportation from the UK, despite facing FGM in her home country.
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Life
Contraceptive services in England are seriously struggling – and MPs are calling for change
It’s not all in our heads: contraceptive services really are failing us.
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The Brexit news you nearly missed because of ‘that’ lockdown announcement
The government is having one heck of a week.
Weddings
These are the new laws being proposed for weddings in England and Wales
The pandemic might have inspired some serious changes.
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People
Gina Miller says fundraising sites should face tighter regulation after “Kill Gina Miller” scandal
Her calls come after a fundraiser seeking £10,000 to hire a hitman to kill the political activist was left live for five months.
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- Lauren Geall
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Opinion
Why it’s time to stop shaming people over their education
The recent online debate about “Mickey Mouse” degrees has exposed a much bigger problem about our society.
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People
Rape Crisis charity call decision to let accused Tory MP return to work “extremely disappointing”
The MP has voluntarily agreed not to return to Westminster next month, but will continue to represent his constituents from home.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
“We’ve got to do something”: Victoria Derbyshire on tonight’s vital Panorama on domestic violence
The BBC journalist on how the stay at home order impacted abuse victims.
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People
Jess Phillips calls for suspension of Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape
According to reports, the unnamed politician was arrested after a former parliamentary staff member accused him of rape, sexual assault and coercive control.
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Why these celebrities are calling for changes to the domestic abuse bill
"It shouldn’t matter if you’re born in this country or not – all victims deserve the right to seek police help and to have access to refuges."
Food
This beautiful charity cookbook features over 100 recipes by people of colour
Community Comfort is a stunning compilation of recipes from around the world – and it’s supporting BAME families affected by Covid-19 in the UK.
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Life
Why it matters that police can no longer ask rape victims to hand over their phones
The practice is believed to have retraumatised some survivors and discouraged others from reporting their assault at all.
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Life
A renting ban that disproportionately affects women has now been found unlawful
It has led to mothers and their children being homeless.
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Life
What the mini-budget really means for renters in the UK
Rishi Sunak’s summer statement is being criticised by housing charities.
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Opinion
Boris Johnson just took responsibility for the care home crisis – so what will he do about it?
“I take full responsibility for what has happened.”
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Long Reads
How the domestic abuse bill fails migrant women – and what you can do to help
The current bill ignores migrant women – a glaring omission at a time when the UK’s racial inequalities are being laid bare.
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- Pragna Patel
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- Moya Crockett
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The ‘rough sex’ defence put dead women on trial – banning it is a feminist victory
The government has published an amendment that will ban the ‘sex game gone wrong’ defence from courts in England and Wales. Here’s why that matters.
Life
MPs just debated a petition to give health and social care workers a pay rise
But it's led to some frustration on Twitter.
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