‘There is no justice for women’: a story of domestic abuse and systemic failure
When we heard of police treating victims of domestic violence as criminals, one survivor came to us with her story. Years on, she explains the experience still haunts her: ‘it never leaves you’.
The CCC shifts focus from ‘risk’ to ‘adaptation’, forgetting ‘fairness’
Protecting communities from the significant impacts of climate change is important. But we mustn’t pass up the rare opportunity to rewire our broken systems and create a more equal future.
Fungi in homes may be missed by damp and mould checks
Fungi linked to asthma and respiratory illnesses may be going undetected in some homes despite there being no visible signs of mould, according to a UK study.
London schools rewarded for cutting car use and improving air quality
18 London schools have been celebrated by Transport for London for their work to boost active travel and improve air quality, as the city continues to grapple with illegal levels of pollution near school gates.
MPs warn magistrates’ courts cannot cope with government reforms
The magistrates’ court will struggle to handle a potential increase in caseload generated by the government’s flagship court reforms and requires ‘significant additional support’, a new Justice Committee report has warned.
Staff room: talking health and social care with Tameside Council
When it comes to recruitment in health and social care, headlines often focus on hospitals and care homes under pressure. Less visible are the people within councils working to keep services running amid rising demand.