DARK SECRETS: 2 - The Real Truth

‘My partner stole my benefits and cancelled my hospital appointments – it took me years to finally escape’

Charity Refuge warns technology-led abuse having ‘devastating’ impact on disabled survivors

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025

Four in ten women killed by male partner had tried to leave, femicide data shows

Too many men are left at ‘liberty to harm, rape and kill’ after 122 women were killed in a year, report finds

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Warning far-right has ‘hijacked’ women’s safety for political gain

More than 100 groups urge PM to take ‘urgent action’ to prevent misinformation of VAWG

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Starmer’s welfare cuts could leave thousands of disabled women trapped with abusers, campaigners warn

Exclusive: The prime minister’s controversial welfare cuts would deepen economic insecurity for disabled women and make them more vulnerable to abuse, a new report has warned

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2025

Prioritise mental health of those affected by domestic abuse, charity urges

A recent report by Woman’s Trust found one in two women are seeking mental health support over domestic violence.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

Schools should deliver more ‘relationship violence prevention lessons’ – charity

One in eight secondary school teachers report that a pupil committed sexual assault against another child in the past term, poll suggests.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

The Guardian view on violence against women: put victims and survivors first

Editorial: The problem is getting worse, while the last government’s strategy has little to show for it. Ministers should go back to basics

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2025

Budget to tackle violence against women and girls will be spent, minister vows

It comes after the National Audit Office warned the Home Office had ‘historically underspent’ funding allocated to tackle the issue.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

‘Epidemic’ of violence against women spiralling out of control

A ministerial oversight group for the strategy ‘only met four times in three years’

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

‘Epidemic’ of violence against women and girls in UK is getting worse – report

National Audit Office says government attempts to tackle misogynistic violence are hampered by poor coordination

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025