32 h. ago Next phase of child abuse inquiry to begin public hearings in December

The next study will include 20 establishments around Scotland.

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57 h. ago Voices: Public assassinations, suicide and abuse – and we call this social?

Tech entrepreneur and mother of three boys Zoe Kalar says that there is an alternative to the violence and hate that children are so easily exposed to online

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61 h. ago 'Unacceptable violence' at Tommy Robinson protest as 26 police officers injured and 25 arrested

Some police officers suffered broken teeth and broken noses as more than 100,000 people gathered in London for the Unite the Kingdom rally

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6 d. ago Some council staff in Wales consider violence and abuse from public part of their job

A report on the council's draft violence and aggression policy cites anecdotal evidence and the council says it regards any abuse, threats or assaults to its staff as completely unacceptable

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8 d. ago Contractor 'played a blinder' after stepping in to help in the aftermath of Kilmarnock blaze

A senior council officer praised staff and contractor to make King Street blaze site safe

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1 week ago 'Bonkers' Essex county council needs to 'get a grip' after offering support to staff 'unsettled' by St George's flags, says its own deputy leader

Bosses at Essex County Council sent an email around to workers addressing the increased number of England flags being raised across the country.

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1 week ago Falkirk Council staff 'intimidated' while removing flags at town centre protest

Council workers were allegedly threatened with violence as they tried to remove flags from lamposts.

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2 w. ago Finally Birmingham bin bags are removed from city streets as council uses agency staff to solve stand

Thousands of frustrated residents have been caught in the crossfire during the months-long row between union barons and council chiefs.

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2 w. ago Jodi Hildebrandt’s niece felt ‘full body terror’ after speaking out against aunt and Ruby Franke’s abuse

Exclusive: Jessi Hildebrant says they were worried aunt would ‘send out a hit on me’ after they went public with abuse claims

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2 w. ago Domestic violence charity warns national alert will put people at risk

There is a step by step guide for people who want to protect themselves this weekend

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2 w. ago Council offers support to staff who feel 'unsettled' by St George's flags as it may 'evoke feelings of discomfort'

Essex country council bosses sent out an email to workers addressing the increasing number of England flags being raised across the country.

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3 w. ago Livingston village will see regular bus service restored next month

The agreement follows discussions with West Lothian Council’s public transport staff and a robust campaign and petition raised by villagers which started earlier this year.

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3 w. ago Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials

Director of national intelligence accuses officials of ‘abusing public trust’ and mishandling documents

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4 w. ago Linking sex attacks to migration is 'dangerous racist diversion' warn women's rights groups

In a letter to Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper, organisations including Rape Crisis England and Wales, the End Violence Against Women Coalition and Refuge called on ministers to stand up to the 'dangerous narrative'

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4 w. ago Flag wars spread across Britain as council that prided itself on Palestinian banners now orders its staff to tear down patriotic St George's flags

Tower Hamlets Council in east London said any St George's Cross flags put up as part of the 'Operation Raise the Colours' campaign would be promptly taken down.

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