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One in 10 adults in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse in last year, ONS finds

Charities say ‘tip of iceberg’ figures show government is not fulfilling pledge to halve violence against women and girls

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22

‘How do we welcome the stranger, with humanity or anger?’ The forgotten Germans who found refuge in Ireland

A new play revisits the story of Ireland’s 18th-century German refugees, whose experience of prejudice and exclusion resonates with today’s debates over immigration

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

Online ‘safe space’ tool for domestic abuse survivors launched by Nationwide

The initiative follows the launch of safe spaces across more than 430 Nationwide branches and more than 40 Virgin Money branches.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

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The invisible form of abuse you might have missed in your relationship and how to spot the warning signs

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Location sharing apps, ‘open phone’ policies and social media stalking have all become the norm in modern romance – but when does behaviour tip from caring to abusive? Helen Coffey gets explores how to spot the signs of Technology Facilitated Intimate Partner Violence

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Jane told police intimate photos of her were online. They told her to go to the tech companies

Exclusive: Social platforms and police are failing women abused online, report finds, with many saying complaints are not taken seriously

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Abusers coercing or duping women to post explicit OnlyFans content, UK court cases reveal

Separate criminal convictions come as domestic violence charities warn of tech-facilitated abuse and coercion

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22

‘Nerve to call women emotional’: When England lost to Argentina, it came with a dangerous side effect. A dramatic increase in domestic violence calls

“Football doesn’t cause abuse – abusers do.”

We Got This Covered · Jul 18

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Surge in search for domestic abuse resources during World Cup

Charity leaders agree that major football tournaments don't create abusers, but they can heighten danger that’s already present

Evening Standard · Jul 11

Sharp rise in domestic abusers using finances for coercion, UK charities say

Refuge reports ‘staggering’ 78% annual increase in referrals for cases of technology-facilitated or economic abuse

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Voices: My boyfriend smashes up our flat – is it really domestic abuse?

DEAR VIX: The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email [email protected] for advice on love, work, family and relationships

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Offenders in England and Wales who kill current or ex-partners face 10 more years in prison

Increase comes after seven-year campaign by mothers of victims for a change in the minimum sentence for domestic murder

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Prosecutors in England and Wales expect rise in domestic abuse during World Cup

CPS urges victims to go to police, saying they will be taken seriously and it ‘won’t hesitate’ to bring abusers to justice

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

Reform MP branded ‘irresponsible’ over claim England must ‘keep winning’ at World Cup to prevent domestic abuse

Sarah Pochin, the Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, made the claim in a video posted on social media after England beat Croatia

The Independent UK · Jun 18

London MPs slam Reform UK's Sarah Pochin for suggesting England should 'keep winning' for sake of women's safety

Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin said England should ‘keep winning’ football matches for the sake of keeping women safe

Evening Standard · Jun 18

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The Independent UK · May 18

Operation Sallus: Inside the Met police mission to protect victims of domestic violence

Exclusive: The Independent’s crime correspondent Amy-Clare Martin joined officers checking on victims of domestic abuse as part of a new operation to better enforce protective orders

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill wife found guilty of attempted manslaughter

The national domestic abuse helpline offers support for women on 0808 2000 247, or you can visit the Refuge website. There is a dedicated men's advice line on 0808 8010 327. Those in the US can call the domestic violence hotline on 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Other international helplines can be found…

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

Adults underestimate risk of abuse posed to women by ex-partners, UK data shows

Figures show 42% of callers to Refuge identify former partner as abuser, but only 12% of adults recognise this possibility

Evening Standard · Mar 10

Zara McDermott joins campaigners urging education on violence against women

The former Love Island star attended a protest outside Parliament as part of the Refuge charity’s Home Is Where the Hurt Is campaign.

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The Independent UK · Mar 9

Independent opens exhibition at Outernet to celebrate International Women’s Day

The Influence List 2026 recognises the UK’s 50 most influential women across art, politics, sport, business, and social change

The Independent UK · Mar 8

The Independent’s Influence List goes on display at London’s Outernet for International Women’s Day

The Independent Women 2026: The Influence List, highlighting the most influential female figures shaping British society today, is now on display at Outernet London.

The Mary Sue · Mar 4

Social Media Turns on Meta’s Pervert Glasses: “No Reason for These to Exist”

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The Independent UK · Feb 24

Man ‘caused wife to take her own life after using sexual violence to control her’, court told

Christopher Trybus is accused of manslaughter after his wife Tarryn Baird died in 2017

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22

‘The anxieties just lift’: why domestic abuse refuges are turning to female tradespeople

With construction overwhelmingly male, Refuge says tradeswomen help survivors of abuse feel safer

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Meta’s plans for AI facial recognition smart glasses ‘threatens safety of all women and girls’

Domestic abuse charities said the feature could pose a ‘direct and serious’ risk to survivors

The Independent UK · Jan 30

Apps that can ‘strip’ victims still available on Apple and Google stores

Revelation comes after Elon Musk’s Grok AI came under fire for allowing users to create ‘nude’ images of women without their consent

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