Austerity has hit UK’s response to violence against women, European watchdog warns

ITV Lorraine star rages at 'epidemic of violence against women' after 'humiliating' catcalling ordeal

ITV Lorraine regular Emily Clarkson has unleashed a furious rant about the "epidemic of violence against women and girls" at the hands of men after being a victim of cat-calling in London

Watchdog slams UK for response to domestic abuse

Austerity has hit UK’s response to violence against women, European watchdog warns

The Council of Europe has said there is an ‘urgent need’ for more places in women’s shelters and warned cost-cutting measures have left vital services ‘underfunded and understaffed’

Champion appointed to support Plymouth in combatting violence against women and girls

Champion appointed to support Plymouth in combatting violence against women and girls jasmine.mcnicholas Date 18 June 2025 Date 18 June 2025 A new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Champion, focused on supporting the Council and the city’s ongoing work to combatting violence against women and girls, has been announced. Councillor Alison Raynsford, Ward Councillor for the St. Peter and the Waterfront Ward, is the new champion. Alison was…