• Dom. May 3rd, 2026

HMP Whitemoor inmate charged with murder of fellow prisoner appears in court

A prisoner charged with the murder of a fellow inmate at a high-security prison has appeared in court. Nathaniel Reece, 44, appeared at Cambridge Crown Court via prison video-link, where…

Vodafone schedules meeting with MPs over franchisee scandal

Executives at Vodafone are scheduled to meet with parliamentarians next month amidst increasing scrutiny of their treatment of numerous retail franchisees. A prominent MP noted that the situation bore «uncomfortable…

Labour MPs call on Home Office to safeguard support for Hong Kongers amid settled status changes

Dozens of Labour MPs have called on the government to ensure changes to permanent residency requirements do not pull support for Hong Kongers and others on humanitarian visas. The 34…

BP names first female CEO following second leadership change in two years

BP is parting ways with the chief executive who led its early drive for increased profits from oil and gas, after investor pressure for more progress. It was announced after…

Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister, has emphasized the importance of addressing violence against women and girls, highlighting the need for a new strategy to combat this national emergency. She has emphasized the importance of prevention, stopping abusers, and providing more support for victims in her plan. Phillips acknowledges the delays in launching this strategy but remains determined to achieve the goal of halving violence against women and girls within a decade. She is committed to working across government departments to ensure effective implementation and coordination, stating that she will be «getting up in everybody’s business» to make sure this issue is properly addressed. «I have made a conscious effort to discuss with my children the issue of strangulation, emphasizing that it is not considered normal sexual behavior. Women deserve to feel safer, and that is why it has taken so long to address this issue.» Phillips is determined to make a change and her strategy involves focusing on both men and boys, not just women and girls. Prevention and stopping abuse are key components of her approach. She recognizes the importance of addressing the issue of young people being exposed to violent pornography, as the age profile of perpetrators is decreasing. The strategy includes banning strangulation in porn and providing mandatory guidance in secondary schools to raise awareness of how pornography is linked to misogyny. As a mother of two teenagers herself, Phillips emphasizes the need for all parents to have open and explicit conversations with their children about what constitutes normal sexual behavior. She has personally had these conversations with her own children, stressing the importance of understanding the difference between healthy and harmful sexual practices. Jess Phillips emphasizes the importance of discussing strangulation with her children as a way to address abnormal sexual behavior.

Since 2010, there have been three strategies by three successive governments to address violence against women and girls (VAWG), with one refresh. The scale of violence against women and girls…

Permira taps ex-PA Consulting chief for Interpath bid

The private equity firm Permira is working with a professional services veteran as it plots a takeover of the firm drafted in to oversee a controversial costs purge at Manchester…

Could Abramovich spend Chelsea funds as he wishes if he fends off legal action?

Amidst the threats of legal action by Sir Keir Starmer’s government, Roman Abramovich has remained quiet and still under sanctions. The approval of the Russian billionaire is crucial to release…

Fujitsu CEO to face MPs over Post Office compensation

The boss of Fujitsu’s British operations will face a fresh grilling from MPs next month amid pressure on the Japanese software company to fork out hundreds of millions of pounds…

Protesters face arrest for chanting ‘globalise the intifada’ after Bondi Beach terror attack

Protesters face arrest for chanting the slogan "globalise the intifada" in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, as confirmed by the police in London and Manchester. Greater Manchester…

Paddy Power Betfair fined £2m for failing to protect gamblers

Paddy Power Betfair is set to pay £2m for failing to act promptly on concerning customer behaviors, such as one player who wagered £86,000 over 16 days and another who…