The recent announcement by the Sentencing Council in England and Wales regarding reduced sentences for pregnant women and new mothers convicted of most types of crimes has sparked a debate among legal experts and advocacy groups. This new development is aimed at taking into account the unique circumstances of women who are expecting a child
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In light of recent knife attacks in Bristol, schoolchildren are being equipped with the necessary skills to treat serious stab wounds. This initiative aims to empower students to take action in emergency situations before professional help arrives. By providing bleed kits containing pads, bandages, and tourniquets to schools, young individuals can potentially save lives by
The recent planned closure of a five-mile stretch of the M25 between junctions 10 and 11 during daytime hours has sparked fear and anxiety among residents and businesses in the vicinity. The closure, which is set to last until 6 am on Monday, has raised concerns about potential gridlocked traffic in the area, affecting locals
The recent investigation by Sky News and the Independent Patient 11 podcast has shed light on a disturbing reality within mental health inpatient wards in England. The investigation uncovered nearly 20,000 new complaints of sexual abuse, harassment, and rape involving both patients and staff across more than 30 mental health trusts since 2019. This revelation
The recent announcement by Michael Gove in the Commons regarding the re-assessment of certain groups under the government’s new definition of extremism has sparked controversy and pushback from the groups in question. Two far-right organizations and three Islamist groups were specifically named as causes for concern, leading to potential restrictions on their activities and funding.
The UK economy experienced growth in January, marking a positive shift after being in a recession for the past few months. The growth can be attributed to the customer-facing services industry, which expanded by 0.2% during the month. This sector plays a significant role as it comprises four-fifths of the UK’s economic output. Additionally, the
Recently, social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Romania on charges of sexual aggression dating back to between 2012 and 2015. The brothers were detained on Monday night with an European arrest warrant issued by Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London. Despite the allegations, Andrew, 37, and Tristan, 35, vehemently deny
Esther Ghey’s remarkable journey of forgiveness and understanding has taken a significant step forward as she met with the family of the girl responsible for her daughter Brianna’s tragic death. Despite the immense pain and loss she has experienced, Ms. Ghey expressed openness to “working with” the family of Scarlett Jenkinson, Brianna’s murderer. This meeting,
The Princess of Wales, Kate, recently released her first official photograph since undergoing abdominal surgery in January. The image, captured by the Prince of Wales in Windsor, portrays a touching moment with her children on Mother’s Day. In the photo, Kate can be seen smiling with her arms wrapped around her youngest children, Prince Louis
Laura Sugden, a woman who tragically lost her partner to a crossbow attack, is now advocating for stricter regulations on these deadly weapons. In 2018, Laura and Shane Gilmer were viciously attacked in their East Yorkshire home by their neighbor, Anthony Lawrence, who used a crossbow to harm them. Laura, who was pregnant at the