Violence against women and children is deeply connected. Three ways to break the patterns
Studies have shown that children exposed to violence in the home are more likely to normalise violence as a method of conflict resolution.
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UK proposes 20-year wait for migrants to settle permanently
The UK government has proposed extending the qualifying period for permanent settlement from five years to between 10 and 20 years, with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood insisting that gaining Indefinite Leave to Remain “must be earned.”
Wednesday’s UK newspaper front pages – 19 November 2025
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Denmark overtakes UK to become world’s most ambitious nation on climate policy
Denmark has surpassed the U.K. as the world’s most ambitious nation on climate action after unveiling a binding target to cut emissions by 82% by 2035.
VDM, Mr. Jollof to face full weight of the law after in-flight fight — NCAA
Social media personalities VDM and Mr. Jollof will face legal consequences following a viral in-flight fight on an Abuja-bound plane, the NCAA has confirmed.
UK stops automatic support for asylum seekers in major migration reform
Britain’s Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has defended sweeping new asylum reforms aimed at curbing illegal migration, insisting the measures are necessary despite criticism from refugee groups and Labour members.
UK allows local innovator visa transition
Students can switch to innovator visa in-country
UK eases rules to let foreign students transition to innovator founder visa without travelling out
Foreign students will be able to launch innovative businesses in the UK under a new visa pathway requiring endorsement, proof of growth potential, and periodic progress checks.
UK doctors begin five-day strike over pay, training shortages
Thousands of resident doctors in England have begun a five-day strike over pay and training shortages.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed from UK jails in seven months
A new report from the UK Ministry of Justice has revealed that 91 prisoners were mistakenly released from prisons across the country between April and October 2025 due to administrative and judicial errors.