Kemi Badenoch faces criticism for 'deeply inaccurate' claims linking violence against women to migrants. Experts warn her language is 'spreading racism' and undermining a new national strategy.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says people from cultures that do not respect women should be deported. Read her full reaction to the government's violence strategy.
Residents of an East Sussex town supporting asylum seekers face horrific threats and intimidation from protesters. Discover the dark side of the debate over housing 540 men at a former army camp.
Home Office minister Jess Phillips unveils a landmark strategy to prevent abuse, target perpetrators, and support victims. The plan is backed by £1 billion in funding. Read the full details.
A major investigation reveals Russia's escalating 'hybrid war' in Europe, with 145 acts of sabotage from arson to cyber attacks. Experts warn the threat is growing. Read the full report.
The government's long-awaited Violence Against Women and Girls strategy is published, focusing on prevention in schools. Jess Phillips admits delays but claims a more ambitious plan.
A new £20m government strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Teachers will be trained to identify and challenge misogynistic attitudes in schools.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils a landmark national strategy to halve violence against women and girls in ten years, backed by new funding and a cross-government approach.
A new £20m government strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls. Teachers will be trained to spot early signs of misogyny and teach about healthy relationships.
The government unveils a £20m package to train teachers in identifying early signs of misogyny and teaching healthy relationships, aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships and consent as part of a £20m government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
The government announces a new strategy, backed by £20 million, mandating healthy relationship lessons in all secondary schools in England to tackle misogyny and prevent violence against women and girls.
The government unveils a long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls. It includes teacher training, tackling online harms, and £550m for victims. Read the full plan.
Federal authorities thwarted plans for an attack in New Orleans after arresting a former marine with weapons. Discover the details of the extremist plot and its links to a foiled California bombing.
The government unveils a new NHS initiative to provide specialist support for domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors across England, aiming to halve violence against women and girls.
A pioneering Y-STR DNA profiling tool is being rolled out nationwide, potentially increasing sex offender identification by over 20% and allowing police to reinvestigate historic cases. Read the full strategy.
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar warns Donald Trump's dehumanising rhetoric creates a dangerous climate of political violence, citing direct threats and a surge in hate.
US Representative Ilhan Omar speaks out on the surge in death threats linked to Donald Trump's 'vile' rhetoric. The Minnesota Democrat details the personal cost and the broader danger to American democracy.
A mother cycling with her children in south London was verbally attacked by a driver who called her 'irresponsible'. She shares her story as part of a campaign against abuse faced by women cyclists.
A woman shares her 13-year ordeal of domestic violence, rape, and coercive control. Her ex, convicted of kidnap and attempted murder, has been released, leaving her in a lifetime of fear.
Transport for London is under pressure to create a cohesive strategy, similar to its road safety plan, to tackle rising violence and harassment against women and girls on the Tube and buses.
London Assembly demands a Vision Zero-style strategy to tackle rising violence against women and girls on public transport. Urgent action needed to restore safety and confidence.
The UK government unveils a major £2.4 billion defence investment, funding new submarines, AI, and drones to counter global threats. Read the full strategy.
The second Angiolini report reveals systemic failures to root out sexual predators in UK police forces, with key recommendations still not implemented years after Sarah Everard's murder.
Metro's 'This Is Not Right' campaign, highlighting violence against women, wins charity award. Readers also debate Tommy Robinson, Starmer's stance, and Rachel Reeves' Budget. Join the conversation.
Susan Everard speaks of enduring grief as the Angiolini Inquiry finds a 'critical failure' in tackling violence against women. The report reveals a lack of data and perpetrators slipping through cracks.
The Angiolini Inquiry reveals a systemic failure to treat violence against women as a national priority. Lady Elish urges leaders to act now: "There are lives at stake."
A major inquiry sparked by Sarah Everard's murder finds police response to sexually motivated crimes against women in public is inconsistent and under-resourced. Lady Elish Angiolini urges leaders to act now as 'lives are at stake'.
The UK's independent terrorism legislation reviewer warns the new national security strategy fails to address escalating online dangers, where almost all terrorism now begins. Read the critical analysis.
A new report reveals rising hate and threats are silencing female politicians in Sweden, posing a severe threat to democracy. Read the full investigation.