After 100,000 women voiced concerns, plans include menopause support, GP training and banning ‘virginity repair’ operations Finally the UK has noticed its rampant sexism in healthcare. What now? A strategy for women’s health in England: six areas of focus Ministers have pledged to “reset the dial” on women’s health to […]
Actor gives first extended comments about accusations that came nearly four years ago James Franco has acknowledged sleeping with students of an acting school he previously ran, saying he struggled with a sex addiction and has been working to improve his behavior in recent years. In excerpts from The Jess […]
Early Intervention Foundation calls on ministers to commit to funding specialist support services in new year Almost 16,000 children in the UK could be exposed to domestic abuse this Christmas, a leading research charity has estimated, calling on ministers to commit to funding specialist support services in the new year. […]
Prime minister warns rapid spread of Omicron variant could mean curbs are imposed after 25 December Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Christmas will go ahead without any curbs on socialising, Boris Johnson has confirmed, prompting warnings this could lead to tougher measures later despite tentative signs […]
Payment to protect Princess Haya and children from threat sheikh poses to them is highest awarded by a UK court Divorce settlement reveals ‘truly opulent’ standard of living The ruler of Dubai has been ordered to pay his ex-wife Princess Haya and their two children a divorce settlement which could […]
Jonathan Chew, charged with putting chief medical officer in headlock, defended himself by video link after lawyer withdrew in embarrassment A man accused of assaulting Chris Whitty in a central London park attended a court appearance via video link from his bedroom while wearing a dressing gown after saying he […]
In 2008, newly discovered DNA pointed toward the involvement of an ‘unexplained third party’ in the six-year-old’s murder Twenty-five years after JonBenét Ramsey was killed, police say DNA hasn’t been ruled out to help solve the case. The six-year-old was found dead in the basement of her family’s Boulder, Colorado, […]
One in 10 college staff experienced sexual violence, with women, disabled, LGBTQ+ and minority ethnic workers more at risk Sexual harassment is “endemic” in universities and colleges, with one in 10 staff members saying they have experienced sexual violence in the past five years, according to a report. Women were […]
Boris Johnson caught between scientific advisers and his sceptical cabinet over action on Omicron Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage New Covid restrictions are unlikely to be imposed before Christmas amid deep cabinet divisions but Boris Johnson warned further measures remain on the table, with data on […]
Anger towards Johnson at north London event shows strength of feeling about revelations of lockdown gatherings After weeks of embarrassing headlines over lockdown gatherings and criticism over his failure to heed scientists’ advice ahead of Christmas, Boris Johnson has found himself the target of some rather different negative publicity. Chants […]