Aine Fox
Politics
Scrapping of Vagrancy Act next year landmark moment, say homelessness charities
Figures published in April showed the number of people classed as living on the streets in London had risen by more than a third (38%) in a year.
By Aine Fox
10 Jun 2025
UK
Warning over ‘reputational risk’ damage from Church abuse scandals
The warning came as Church Commissioners announced they would be investing more than £1.6 billion towards the work of the Church from 2026 to 2028.
By Aine Fox
9 Jun 2025
Politics
TV doctor Hilary Jones says he would help terminally ill to die if law changed
Last month, MPs approved a change in the Bill to ensure no medics would be obliged to take part in assisted dying.
By Aine Fox
9 Jun 2025
UK
‘Lord’s Prayer better recognised than national anthem, Churchill or Shakespeare’
The Our Father also appeared better known that Star Wars and the famous Liverpool football anthem.
By Aine Fox
7 Jun 2025
UK
Archbishop of Canterbury job advert seeks ‘servant leader of utmost integrity’
In a so-called statement of needs, published this week, the Diocese of Canterbury set out a lengthy list of requirements for any chosen candidate.
By Aine Fox
6 Jun 2025
UK
Bishop and Colman’s mustard heir’s wife face discipline on safeguarding failings
But former archbishop of Canterbury George Carey will face no further action.
By Aine Fox
5 Jun 2025
Politics
Woman who won payout after rape case dropped welcomes new review scheme
A new pilot gives rape victims the right to ask for their case to be reviewed if it emerges prosecutors plan to drop investigations.
By Aine Fox
5 Jun 2025
Crime
Boy, three, starved to death by parents ‘had become invisible to authorities’
A review has warned ‘the safeguarding of children being impacted by harmful cultural practice is paramount’.
By Aine Fox
4 Jun 2025
Politics
MPs debate decriminalising abortion as opponents warn it would be a radical step
The issue has come to the fore in recent times with prominent cases such as those of Nicola Packer and Carla Foster.
By Aine Fox
2 Jun 2025
Crime
Man convicted over Koran-burning in London says ruling is assault on free speech
Turkey-born Coskun, who is half-Kurdish and half-Armenian, was found guilty of a religiously aggravated public order offence.
By Aine Fox
2 Jun 2025
Crime
Liberty in legal action against equalities watchdog over gender consultation
The human rights group said six weeks is not enough time to properly consult those affected, arguing it should be extended to at least 12 weeks.
By Aine Fox
30 May 2025
Politics
Welfare reforms will lead to rise in homelessness, charities warn Government
Charities have urged a rethink by Government on the proposed welfare reforms.
By Aine Fox
30 May 2025
Business News
‘Young people and black workers at highest risk of workplace surveillance’
The Institute for Public Policy Research said there is an urgent need for legal reform so workers can have a say over how they are monitored.
By Aine Fox
30 May 2025
Politics
LGBT veterans ‘furious’ at slow pace of compensation
Campaigners said ministers must pull out all the stops for those who served their country ‘yet were appallingly treated for simply being gay’.
By Aine Fox
29 May 2025
Politics
Woman cleared of illegal abortion planning complaint over her treatment
Nicola Packer told the BBC her situation ‘could have been handled much more compassionately’ and that what she had been through makes her ‘feel sick’.
By Aine Fox
27 May 2025
Money
Two-child benefit cap – the cost, effect and what people are saying about it
Organisations working in the sector argue that 109 children across the UK are pulled into poverty by the policy every day.
By Aine Fox
27 May 2025
Politics
Charities warn against making family reunion ‘more difficult’
The top five nationalities issued Refugee Family Reunion grants in the year to March were Syrian, Iranian, Afghan, Eritrean and Sudanese.
By Aine Fox
22 May 2025
Politics
End to asylum seekers in hotels ‘a fair way off’ despite latest fall
Asylum seekers are housed in hotels if there is not enough space in accommodation provided by local authorities or other organisations.
By Aine Fox
22 May 2025
Politics
Social care leaders warn of tough times without ‘significant new funding’
A statement to the Chancellor is signed by dozens within the sector including the Local Government Association, representing councils providing care.
By Aine Fox
22 May 2025
Politics
Net migration data due after Starmer’s warning on ‘island of strangers’
The Office for National Statistics will give its first estimate of net migration for the 12 months to December 2024.
By Aine Fox
22 May 2025
Politics
‘Child sexual abuse support services face closure or cuts in funding shortfall’
The centre of expertise on child sexual abuse said currently thousands of children and adults are left waiting months or even years to access support.
By Aine Fox
22 May 2025