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
What you need to know about the introduction of ‘no-fault’ divorces
The reforms allow couples to end their marriage jointly, without pointing the finger of blame.
By Jemma Crew
6 Apr 2022
UK
Only children ‘more likely to care for ageing parents than those with siblings’
Adults without brothers and sisters appear to cope with the emotional demands.
By Jemma Crew
6 Apr 2022
UK
LGBT+ business champion quits over transgender conversion therapy row
Iain Anderson said trust and belief in the Government’s commitment to LGBT rights has been damaged.
By Jemma Crew
5 Apr 2022
UK
No-fault divorce law ‘hallelujah moment’ for couples who seek split
From Wednesday, couples will be able to separate without apportioning blame as no-fault divorce legislation comes into force.
By Jemma Crew
5 Apr 2022
UK
Landmark LGBT conference in question after conversion therapy ban row
At least 100 groups have withdrawn from the Government’s first international LGBT conference over the exclusion of transgender people in ban
By Jemma Crew
4 Apr 2022
UK
Groups pull out of landmark LGBT conference over conversion therapy ban change
Religious leaders including the former archbishop of Canterbury have urged the PM to include trans people in a ban on conversion therapy.
By Jemma Crew
4 Apr 2022
UK
Single-sex services ‘can exclude trans people if proportionate and justified’
The equalities watchdog said there are circumstances where organisations can legally prevent, limit or modify trans people’s access to the service.
By Jemma Crew
4 Apr 2022
UK
Government-backed matching scheme opens to pair sponsors and Ukrainian refugees
Reset Communities and Refugees has launched a service to pair sponsors and refugees as well as providing safeguarding checks.
By Jemma Crew
1 Apr 2022
UK
Nearly half of adults struggled to pay energy bills before prices surged – ONS
Six per cent of those with gas or electricity supplied to their homes said in March that they are behind on their bills.
By Jemma Crew
1 Apr 2022
UK
No UK sponsorship visas approved for 70 Ukrainian refugees in Poland – charity
Volunteers for Love Bristol have arranged temporary accommodation for 70 Ukrainian refugees while they wait for visa decisions.
By Jemma Crew
30 Mar 2022
UK
Bus drivers wanted to help Briton bring more Ukrainian refugees to Poland
Cliff Wilson bought a 56-seat bus which he is using to take hundreds of women, children and babies to safety.
By Jemma Crew
30 Mar 2022
UK
Mothers and young children queue to return to Ukraine at Polish train station
Numbers of people wishing to board trains to Ukraine from Przemysl station are understood to have been increasing in recent days.
By Jemma Crew
30 Mar 2022
UK
Boris Johnson pays tribute to Covid victims on national day of reflection
The nation will pause in remembrance of those who have died during the pandemic.
By Jemma Crew
23 Mar 2022
UK
Juliet Stevenson ‘in tears daily’ over courage of refugees in her home
The actress and her husband have opened up their north London home to a Ukrainian mother and her young daughter
By Jemma Crew
22 Mar 2022
UK
Sadiq Khan: Met bosses not providing support London needs after Child Q case
The city’s mayor said the case of the black schoolgirl, who was strip-searched by officers, is an example of the Met falling below expected standards.
By Jemma Crew
22 Mar 2022
UK
Fertility rates in England and Wales rise for first time in decade – ONS
The Office for National Statistics said the increase in fertility has been driven by women at older ages.
By Jemma Crew
22 Mar 2022
UK
Policing minister criticised for ‘lack of urgency’ over Child Q strip search
The 15-year-old was searched by female Metropolitan Police officers at her school in 2020 without another adult present and while on her period.
By Jemma Crew
21 Mar 2022
UK
Ukraine sponsorship scheme process ‘putting women and children in danger’
A volunteer in Poland said the visa application process for Ukrainian refugees is “too complicated and difficult and too lengthy”.
By Jemma Crew
21 Mar 2022
UK
Do not travel to UK before sponsorship application decision, Ukrainians told
The Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme formally launched on Friday.
By Jemma Crew
18 Mar 2022
UK
Schoolgirl who was strip-searched issues message to supporters
The 15-year-old is taking civil action against the Metropolitan Police and her school
By Jemma Crew
18 Mar 2022