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BBC defends Fiona Bruce over accusations presenter ‘trivialised domestic abuse’

By Nina Lloyd, Reporter10th March 2023News England

The BBC has defended Question Time’s Fiona Bruce against accusations that she trivialised domestic abuse during a discussion about Stanley Johnson. The presenter (pictured) has faced a social media backlash

Call for sustained uplift in early years amid warning only 1,000 childminders left in England by 2035

By Martina Bet, Elizabeth Arnold and Ben Hatton, Reporters9th March 2023News England

There will only be 1,000 childminders left in England by 2035, the Conservative chairman of the Education Select Committee has said. Robin Walker sounded the warning as the Commons debated

‘Unavoidable’ Government cash boost needed for social care in England, says Tory

By Richard Wheeler and Martina Bet, Reporters9th March 2023News England

Extra Government spending on social care is “unavoidable” to prevent other essential council services being “swallowed up”, a Conservative former cabinet minister has said. Damian Green’s warning came as he

Ministers warned action not ‘warm words’ needed to tackle violence against women

By Richard Wheeler and Aine Fox, Reporters9th March 20239th March 2023News England

Bereaved families and campaigners warned “lessons are not being learned” to deal with violence against women and girls, telling ministers: “Warm words are no longer enough.” They stood in silence

Domestic abuse survivor wins High Court challenge over refusal of legal aid for custody battle

By Tom Pilgrim, Reporter9th March 2023News England

A mother claiming to be a survivor of domestic abuse has won a High Court challenge against the Government after being refused legal aid funding for a custody battle over

UK’s abortion law ‘in desperate need of reform’ as it is ‘not safe’ – Tory MP

By Martina Bet, Reporter9th March 2023News England

The UK’s abortion law is in “desperate need” of reform as it is “currently not safe”, a Conservative former minister has warned. Jackie Doyle-Price (pictured) expressed her dismay in the

Hancock branded ‘absolute disgrace’ for discussing withholding learning disability centre funds

By David Hughes and Sam Blewett, Reporters7th March 2023News England

Matt Hancock has been accused of “despicable” behaviour after leaked messages suggested he discussed withholding funding for a learning disability centre to pressure an MP not to rebel against coronavirus

UN refugee agency condemns Sunak’s small boats legislation saying it amounts to ‘asylum ban’

By David Hughes and Aine Fox, Reporters7th March 2023News England

The United Nations’ refugee agency has urged MPs and peers to block Rishi Sunak’s “profoundly” concerning plan to tackle small boat crossings. The UNHCR said the Illegal Migration Bill amounted

Campaigners brand Bill to curb Channel crossings ‘utterly terrible example’ to other countries

By Aine Fox, Reporter7th March 2023News England

Ministers have been accused of setting an “utterly terrible example” to other countries with new migration proposals which campaigners said will see vulnerable people treated as criminals and suspected terrorists.

Braverman admits new small boats plan likely to fall foul of human rights convention

By Sam Blewett, Reporter7th March 2023News England

New legislation to tackle small boat crossings in the Channel is likely to fall foul of the European Convention on Human Rights, Suella Braverman has told MPs. Anticipating a possible

Tag: Government / Politics

BBC defends Fiona Bruce over accusations presenter ‘trivialised domestic abuse’

Call for sustained uplift in early years amid warning only 1,000 childminders left in England by 2035

Ministers warned action not ‘warm words’ needed to tackle violence against women

Domestic abuse survivor wins High Court challenge over refusal of legal aid for custody battle

UK’s abortion law ‘in desperate need of reform’ as it is ‘not safe’ – Tory MP

Hancock branded ‘absolute disgrace’ for discussing withholding learning disability centre funds

UN refugee agency condemns Sunak’s small boats legislation saying it amounts to ‘asylum ban’

Campaigners brand Bill to curb Channel crossings ‘utterly terrible example’ to other countries

Braverman admits new small boats plan likely to fall foul of human rights convention

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Government / Politics

BBC defends Fiona Bruce over accusations presenter ‘trivialised domestic abuse’

Call for sustained uplift in early years amid warning only 1,000 childminders left in England by 2035

‘Unavoidable’ Government cash boost needed for social care in England, says Tory

Ministers warned action not ‘warm words’ needed to tackle violence against women

Domestic abuse survivor wins High Court challenge over refusal of legal aid for custody battle

UK’s abortion law ‘in desperate need of reform’ as it is ‘not safe’ – Tory MP

Hancock branded ‘absolute disgrace’ for discussing withholding learning disability centre funds

UN refugee agency condemns Sunak’s small boats legislation saying it amounts to ‘asylum ban’

Campaigners brand Bill to curb Channel crossings ‘utterly terrible example’ to other countries

Braverman admits new small boats plan likely to fall foul of human rights convention