Jemma Crew
Politics
Law to ban conversion therapy ‘will protect everyone’ – Government
The Government will publish a draft Bill detailing its proposed approach to ban conversion practices on the basis of sexuality and gender identity.
By Jemma Crew
17 Jan 2023
UK
Names of 72 Grenfell victims read out at anniversary memorial service
Multi-faith leaders read out the names of men, women and children who died in the tragedy five years ago
By Jemma Crew
14 Jun 2022
UK
Grenfell survivor: Tragedy may become ‘precursor to something bigger’
Concerns were raised that the Government is yet to implement key recommendations from the public inquiry
By Jemma Crew
13 Jun 2022
UK
Chief borders inspector ‘frustrated’ by cancelled meetings with Priti Patel
David Neal said he has not met with the Home Secretary since being appointed independent chief inspector of borders and immigration in March 2021.
By Jemma Crew
8 Jun 2022
UK
Social housing landlords who fail tenants face unlimited fines under new bill
The Social Housing Regulation Bill will enable the regulator to inspect properties at 48 hours’ notice and issue unlimited fines.
By Jemma Crew
8 Jun 2022
UK
Unpaid carers increasingly worried about health and finances amid rise in hours
Just under half of unpaid carers (46%) are worried about the negative impact of caring on their physical and mental health, a survey suggests.
By Jemma Crew
8 Jun 2022
UK
Abusers face up to five years in jail with new non-fatal strangulation offence
A new offence of non-fatal strangulation came into force on Tuesday.
By Jemma Crew
7 Jun 2022
UK
Three in 10 fear homelessness within five years due to housing costs – survey
Amnesty International UK said navigating England’s housing system is like a ‘gruelling obstacle course’.
By Jemma Crew
7 Jun 2022
UK
‘More than one in five care home beds in England unfilled’
The number of care home residents has fallen by around 8% since before the pandemic, latest estimates suggest.
By Jemma Crew
30 May 2022
UK
Renewed calls for abortion clinic buffer zones to protect women from abuse
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare said patients should be able to access services free from intimidation and harassment.
By Jemma Crew
30 May 2022
UK
Homeless ‘trapped’ in situation by ‘crippling’ shortage of affordable homes
Councils are increasingly having to rely on expensive temporary accommodation or direct people towards the private rented sector, Crisis said.
By Jemma Crew
30 May 2022
UK
Watchdog investigates Pontins over Gypsy and Traveller discrimination concerns
The EHRC has launched a formal investigation over “continued concerns” that Pontins is discriminating against Gypsy and Traveller guests.
By Jemma Crew
26 May 2022
UK
Cost of living measures deemed ‘life raft’ for those struggling to keep afloat
But campaigners warned a longer-term solution is needed for low-income households so they do not have to rely on ‘one-off acts of generosity’.
By Jemma Crew
26 May 2022
UK
Social workers forced out of homes due to abuse after Arthur Labinjo-Hughes case
The situation emerged as a safeguarding review was published following the murders of the six-year-old and 16-month-old Star Hobson.
By Jemma Crew
26 May 2022
UK
Women of colour ‘changing names, language, hair and clothes to fit in at work’
Institutional racism is common across all sectors and organisations, according to a report by the Fawcett Society and the Runnymede Trust.
By Jemma Crew
25 May 2022
UK
Cancelled LGBT conference could cost Government more than £500,000
The Safe To Be Me conference was axed after a row over the Government’s stance on banning conversion therapy for transgender people.
By Jemma Crew
24 May 2022
UK
Women more likely than men to check on neighbours during first year of pandemic
Women, older people and those in rural areas tended to be more involved in local social and support networks, the ONS found.
By Jemma Crew
24 May 2022
UK
Gove tells housing association of ‘deep disappointment’ at complaints failings
The Housing Secretary said Clarion Housing Association had not been able to meet fundamental standards for its tenants.
By Jemma Crew
23 May 2022
UK
Children’s social care system needs ‘radical reset,’ review leader warns
Josh MacAlister, a former teacher who led the review, is calling for a ‘five-year comprehensive ambitious reform and investment programme’.
By Jemma Crew
23 May 2022
UK
Major review calls for windfall tax on biggest private children’s home providers
The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care is calling for a ‘radical reset’ to improve the lives of children in care and their families.
By Jemma Crew
23 May 2022
UK
Rise in possession claims by landlords after serving no-fault eviction notices
Some 5,890 landlords started court proceedings against tenants between January and March after issuing them with a Section 21 notice, figures show.
By Jemma Crew
20 May 2022