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Georgia Harrison shocked to receive MBE BANG Premier08:06Georgia Harrison MBE Birthday Honours List

Georgia Harrison says she is 'beyond honoured and grateful' after being awarded MBE for… MailOnline21:22Georgia Harrison MBE Birthday Honours List

New London tower block 'UK first' is being built for women only - pledging refuge for survivors … MailOnline11:53Tower block Domestic Abuse

UK's first women-only tower block to open in West London next summer providing 'lifeline' to domestic abuse survivors LBC News15:59Tower block Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse charities fear 'do more with less' approach ahead of Spending Review Hexham Courant, Northumberland07:02Domestic Abuse Spending Review

Just 2.6% of rape cases lead to a charge - and policing cuts could make it worse i News18:15Domestic Abuse Spending Review

University event helps shift focus towards prevention of violence against women and girls UON16:10UK/US UK Economy Education

Young Jewish professionals raise thousands to support abuse victims at landmark Jwa fundraiser Jewish News16:57UK/US UK Economy Education

The incredible women fighting to change our lives for the better: The Mail receives hundreds of … MailOnline12:01Domestic Abuse

Bedfordshire bus operator wins national award for protecting women and girls Bedford Independent12:06Bedford Bedfordshire England

Bus operator commended for preventing violence against women Fenland Citizen15:00Bedford Bedfordshire England

Domestic violence has long-term impact on mental health Nursing in Practice16:43Domestic Abuse Mental Health Global Health

Impact of domestic violence on mental health ‘can last for decades’ Evening Standard18:02Domestic Abuse Mental Health Global Health

Danske bank pledges to tackle Violence Against Women and girls 4ni.co.uk16:08Gender Equality NI News UK Banking

NSS warns religious charities ‘spreading online misogyny’ National Secular Society16:15Gender Equality NI News UK Banking

Sabrina Carpenter is accused of 'reducing women to pets' by domestic violence charity as she… MailOnline10:43Sabrina Carpenter Domestic Abuse Pop Music

A sticking plaster, not a solution: tackling violence against women in the sentencing review Law Gazette10:39

Latest News

Earlier today

Austerity has hit UK’s response to violence against women, EU warns The Independent00:09

In the last 8 hours

“All we want is to simply run”: Women suffer verbal abuse, intimidating behaviour and heckling… The News, Portsmouth21:07 17-Jun-25

Yesterday

Danske Bank Pledges To Tackle Violence Against Women And Girls 4ni.co.uk16:08 17-Jun-25

UK's first women-only tower block to open in west London next summer providing 'lifeline' to domestic abuse survivors LBC News15:59 17-Jun-25

New Report from Women’s Aid Reveals Growing Barriers to Safety for Survivors of Domestic Abuse Women's Aid15:37 17-Jun-25

Ballymoney academic spearheading new student nurse training initiative to spot violence against … Northern Ireland World15:24 17-Jun-25

New London tower block 'UK first' is being built for women only - pledging refuge for survivors … MailOnline11:53 17-Jun-25

Wigan man accused of 5 months of domestic abuse Wigan Today10:38 17-Jun-25

Violence against women reaches ‘epidemic levels’ after alleged attempted rape in cinema Metro.co.uk08:04 17-Jun-25

Homeless charity launches appeal to help support new homes for domestic abuse victims The Argus, Sussex06:30 17-Jun-25

'I'm going to kill you!' victim of domestic abuse in court for attack on partner The Bolton News06:27 17-Jun-25

In the last 7 days

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on national inquiry into grooming gangs Children's Commissioner for England (Press Release)17:30 16-Jun-25

Essex Police unlikely to recruit more officers after Labour spending review Essex Live16:20 16-Jun-25

Bedfordshire bus operator wins national award for protecting women and girls Bedford Independent12:06 16-Jun-25

Home Affairs Select Committee to question Jess Philips on funding of Violence Against Women and … Family Law Week11:16 16-Jun-25

Georgia Harrison shocked to receive MBE BANG Premier08:06 16-Jun-25

Wife 'decapitated husband then chopped off his genitals and fed them to dogs' Daily Record07:15 16-Jun-25

Former care home manager caged for preying on vulnerable young girls Daily Record04:54 16-Jun-25

Defund the thoughtpolice Spiked18:00 15-Jun-25

Sick Edinburgh man's hideous crimes catch up with him decades later Edinburgh Live12:42 15-Jun-25

King's Police Medal for interim chief constable BBC10:22 15-Jun-25

Weekly court round-up: Violence against pregnant women and sexual assault among recent court business Inverness Courier, Scotland05:40 15-Jun-25

Georgia Harrison says she is 'beyond honoured and grateful' after being awarded MBE for… MailOnline21:22 14-Jun-25

Georgia Harrison shares heartfelt reaction to her MBE at King's Birthday Honours Daily Star11:58 14-Jun-25

‘My proudest achievement’: TV star Georgia Harrison blown away by MBE The Independent07:34 14-Jun-25

Love Island’s Georgia Harrison: 'I re-read my MBE letter three times' BBC23:02 13-Jun-25

Domestic violence campaigner honoured with OBE BBC22:55 13-Jun-25

Reality TV star Georgia Harrison ‘blown away’ at MBE for campaigning efforts Evening Standard22:43 13-Jun-25

Herts police and crime commissioner warns ‘Government is simply passing the buck to local taxpayers’ on funding Bishop's Stortford Independent18:08 13-Jun-25

Young Jewish professionals raise thousands to support abuse victims at landmark Jwa fundraiser Jewish News16:57 13-Jun-25

West Dunbartonshire domestic abuse support must continue, as local Women's Aid to close Glasgow Live16:41 13-Jun-25

Jess Philips questioned on funding of Violence Against Women and Girls services The United Kingdom Parliament10:49 13-Jun-25

Sabrina Carpenter is accused of 'reducing women to pets' by domestic violence charity as she… MailOnline10:43 13-Jun-25

Thug sentenced for 'serious' domestic violence offence against woman Western Telegraph06:57 13-Jun-25

South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide Yahoo! UK & Ireland05:12 13-Jun-25

Women’s Aid responds to the Spending Review which failed to acknowledge VAWG despite government manifesto pledge Women's Aid19:09 12-Jun-25

The Ballymena rioters don't care about women and girls - this is just thuggery i News18:25 12-Jun-25

Domestic violence has long-term impact on mental health Nursing in Practice16:43 12-Jun-25

Roundtable with The Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Federation of Fish Friers (Press Release)15:39 12-Jun-25

Bus operator commended for preventing violence against women Fenland Citizen15:00 12-Jun-25

Bereaved family endorses Nottinghamshire Police campaign to tackle violence against women and… Mansfield and Ashfield Chad13:52 12-Jun-25

Suffolk launches new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls Ipswich.co.uk13:49 12-Jun-25

A sticking plaster, not a solution: violence against women and the sentencing review Law Gazette13:12 12-Jun-25

Police commended for victim-first approach to sexual assault cases Island FM13:09 12-Jun-25

Suffolk bus operator wins prestigious national award National World12:31 12-Jun-25

The incredible women fighting to change our lives for the better: The Mail receives hundreds of … MailOnline12:01 12-Jun-25

Domestic abuse charity staff balloted on strike action for second time in months Civil Society11:42 12-Jun-25

A sticking plaster, not a solution: tackling violence against women in the sentencing review Law Gazette10:39 12-Jun-25

New strategy to tackle violence against women and girls East Anglian Daily Times20:12 11-Jun-25

Revolutionary housing for women Ealing Council (Press Release)18:02 11-Jun-25

Inside the specialist police unit tackling violence against women and girls ITV17:31 11-Jun-25

‘Enough is enough’: Refuge slams lack of VAWG funding in Spending Review Refuge (Press Release)16:55 11-Jun-25

University event helps shift focus towards prevention of violence against women and girls UON16:10 11-Jun-25

Rail leaders unite at safeguarding conference to tackle youth safety and violence against women Global Railway Review16:00 11-Jun-25

Region's mayor rejects calls for new national grooming inquiry Keighley News12:36 11-Jun-25

Saving our domestic violence services Workers' Liberty10:39 11-Jun-25

Review of Jersey’s criminal justice system to track “victim’s journey” Jersey Evening Post10:17 11-Jun-25

Cllr Sophie Traynor: 'We must continue to protect women from domestic violence' Clydebank Post09:27 11-Jun-25

Domestic abuse charities fear 'do more with less' approach ahead of Spending Review Hexham Courant, Northumberland07:02 11-Jun-25

In the last month

On patrol with police battling UK’s domestic abuse epidemic Channel 419:49 10-Jun-25

Just 2.6% of rape cases lead to a charge - and policing cuts could make it worse i News18:15 10-Jun-25

Bracknell woman organises boxing event for violence against woman and girls charities Bracknell News17:29 10-Jun-25

New Strategy Launched to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in Suffolk Suffolk County Council (Press Release)17:26 10-Jun-25

Violence against women in Ghana is deeply rooted in culture and family ties – study The Conversation (UK)15:25 10-Jun-25

'Deeply concerning' spike in attacks against women and girls on Scotland's trains Daily Record14:32 10-Jun-25

Mulholland condemns violence in Ballymena Alliance Party Of Northern Ireland (Press Release)12:18 10-Jun-25

Minister pleased with progress on tackling violence against women Channel 10312:06 10-Jun-25

McGuigan appeals for calm following Ballymena disorder Ballycastle Chronicle12:06 10-Jun-25

'Ending violence against women and girls is not optional' says council in project update Plymouth Live11:42 10-Jun-25

Progress 'being made on violence against women' BBC09:49 10-Jun-25

Women-only domestic abuse survivor clinic praised BBC06:45 10-Jun-25

Women who experience domestic violence 'at higher risk of brain injury almost 30 years after escaping abusers' LBC News19:53 9-Jun-25

Study reveals lasting mental health impacts of domestic violence University of Glasgow19:28 9-Jun-25

Domestic violence impact on women’s mental health can last almost 30 years The Scottish Herald18:57 9-Jun-25

Domestic violence can affect victims’ brain health for life, study suggests Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:07 9-Jun-25

Impact of domestic violence on mental health ‘can last for decades’ Evening Standard18:02 9-Jun-25

Domestic Abuse Commissioner and Victim’s Commissioner issue joint warning to Prime Minister… Family Law Week17:18 9-Jun-25

MP urges people to have their say in serious crime survey The Craven Herald13:11 9-Jun-25

Police force launches campaign against domestic abuse Nation.Cymru18:50 8-Jun-25

Woman chokes dog until it's left wheezing in video 'too disturbing to watch' The Mirror15:46 8-Jun-25

Review shows impact of domestic abuse on men following death of 27-year-old father Lowestoft Journal16:43 7-Jun-25

Scottish Episcopal Church Synod wrestles with fallout after return of Bishop Dyer Church Times18:10 6-Jun-25

Mayor Perry – listening to Croydon 6 June 2025 Croydon Council (Press Release)16:34 6-Jun-25

Domestic abuse survivors to help shape Croydon’s services and responses to Violence Against Women and Girls Croydon Council (Press Release)13:11 6-Jun-25

Georgia Harrison lands MBE while ex Stephen Bear moves to Brazil with teen girlfriend The Mirror10:35 6-Jun-25

Monthly column: Misogynistic crime is wrong Bedford Independent10:07 6-Jun-25

Minority women still face harmful practices, say award-winning charity leaders EasternEye08:59 6-Jun-25

Georgia Harrison to be awarded an MBE after campaigning on tackling violence against women… MailOnline08:03 6-Jun-25

Mayor responds to call for national review into grooming gangs Yahoo! UK & Ireland02:06 6-Jun-25

Heal’s partners with charity to support survivors of domestic abuse The Furnishing Report00:54 6-Jun-25

Redbridge to train staff to help tackle 'national epidemic ' of violence against women and girls Redbridge Council (Press Release)21:32 5-Jun-25

Victims of rape can challenge CPS if case dropped under new scheme The Independent18:11 5-Jun-25

Refuge Responds to Commissioners’ Joint Letter to the Prime Minister Refuge (Press Release)16:24 5-Jun-25

Anniversary of the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act Welsh Government (Press Release)15:36 5-Jun-25

Podcaster who once interviewed Daniel Kinahan appears in court on domestic abuse charges Sunday World13:52 5-Jun-25

Survivors of rape and serious sexual assault given the right to have cases reviewed GOV.UK (Press Release)11:35 5-Jun-25

Researchers explore an alarming rise in digital violence against women Northumbria University11:28 5-Jun-25

Shock and inaction is numbing communities to these killings Inside Croydon10:25 5-Jun-25

Woman 'scarred for life' after being glassed by violent boyfriend Hull Live05:09 5-Jun-25

Corby man remanded in custody over domestic abuse and driving allegations Northamptonshire Telegraph05:09 5-Jun-25

Deputy mayor says police funding needs to increase BBC16:47 4-Jun-25

Britain’s fiscal doom loop New Statesman16:04 4-Jun-25

Bid to throw out Wigan child neglect and domestic abuse cases fails Wigan Today12:39 4-Jun-25

Police Scotland Scottish Borders: Work to safeguard communities Border Telegraph11:40 4-Jun-25

Navigating family-law system ‘relentless’ – study Law Society of Ireland Gazette11:01 4-Jun-25

Diddy's trial thrown into chaos over woman's shocking heckle LADbible07:38 4-Jun-25

Young people who witness domestic violence are more likely to be victims of it. Here’s how we can help them The Conversation (UK)06:03 4-Jun-25

PM warned more funding needed to halve crime against women BBC03:31 4-Jun-25

Navigating Irish family law system is 'worse than the abuse', Women's Aid warns Irish Examiner00:16 4-Jun-25

Partners commit to continue to make Swindon safer Swindon Borough Council (Press Release)16:53 3-Jun-25

Wendy's wins battle to open late in South London 'hotspot for violence against women' My London16:10 3-Jun-25

How violence against women became an Olympic sport Spiked11:57 3-Jun-25

Women's centre founded by Harry Potter author JK Rowling to host conference on internet… Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:09 3-Jun-25

Video: Women's centre founded by JK Rowling to host conference on internet pornography Sky News11:05 3-Jun-25

Pride, protest and the power of truth The RSA10:41 3-Jun-25

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