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Apps that can ‘strip’ victims still available on Apple and Google stores

Revelation comes after Elon Musk’s Grok AI came under fire for allowing users to create ‘nude’ images of women without their consent

The Independent UK

Abuse involving smartwatches and rings rising at ‘alarming’ rate, charity warns

Abusers are using smartwatches, rings, and home technology to ‘stalk, surveil and control survivors’, the charity said

The Independent UK

Abusers using AI and digital tech to attack and control women, charity warns

Exclusive: Smartwatches, Oura rings, smart home devices and Fitbits being weaponised, says Refuge

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‘You feel violated’: how stalkers outsource abuse to private investigators

Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds PIs have been hired as part of harassment campaigns and in some cases have tracked women to domestic violence refuges

The Guardian - UK

Starmer takes on Musk and Trump over ‘insulting’ Grok changes on sexualised images

Downing Street says move to restrict AI tool is ‘not a solution’ after sexualised images of women and children were generated

The Independent UK

‘I feel violated and dehumanised after X’s Grok AI stripped me naked’

Women say ‘objectifying’ pictures are being created of them without their consent – and accuse tech companies like Elon Musk’s as well as the government of not doing enough to protect them

The Independent UK

Government drafts in new violence against women and girls adviser amid fears it will miss its target

Exclusive: Labour MP Jess Asato has been drafted in to lead a major overhaul of the NHS’s response to violence against women and girls – just days after Refuge branded the chancellor’s Budget a ‘profound disappointment’ to survivors

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Ofcom boss: I limit my use of social media amid fears of online abuse

The internet regulator has published guidance urging providers to take more responsibility for protecting users online.

Evening Standard

Hidden Cameras, Deepfakes, Stalkerware: Why Digital Violence Against Women is Rising

This year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign is confronting the worrying rise of online abuse against women

Marie Claire

Abuse victims in debt set to be better protected after government scraps fee

The Independent has previously spoken to survivors who faced the impossible choice of remaining in debt or risking their abusers finding out where they live

The Independent UK

‘My partner stole my benefits and cancelled my hospital appointments – it took me years to finally escape’

Charity Refuge warns technology-led abuse having ‘devastating’ impact on disabled survivors

The Independent UK

‘My ex-partner spied on my every step by hacking my email – but I caught him and escaped’

Jenny’s abusive former partner also impersonated her by sending emails in her name to family and friends

The Independent UK

English Town Reports Domestic Abuse Support Referrals Still 'Too High'

The annual data report gathered by Gateshead Council regarding the domestic abuse support referrals has a major breakthrough, but more measures are needed to address the situation.

International Business Times UK

Emergency alert test ‘may put domestic abuse survivors at risk’

There are fears the sound may reveal hidden phones

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Evening Standard

Domestic abuse victims advised how to opt out of emergency alert drill

On Sunday September 7 at around 3pm, mobile phones connected to 4G and 5G networks will vibrate and emit a siren sound for up to 10 seconds.

The Independent UK

Warning far-right has ‘hijacked’ women’s safety for political gain

More than 100 groups urge PM to take ‘urgent action’ to prevent misinformation of VAWG

The Independent UK

Nationwide leads new calls for change to protect domestic abuse survivors

Building society partners with Refuge to demand scrapping of fees for service that can give survivors anonymity

The Independent UK

One in 10 over-16s are victims of domestic abuse, stalking or sexual assault, new data shows

The combined measure has been produced to help the government monitor its ambition to halve VAWG in a decade

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The Independent UK

Second refuge built through Independent campaign ready for family

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The Independent UK

Preventing violence against women and girls must remain a priority

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Our second refuge – built thanks to the generosity of our readers – is complete. But far more work is needed to tackle the scourge of domestic abuse

The Independent UK

Second safe haven built by The Independent for women fleeing domestic abuse now complete

After a hugely successful campaign – supported by readers, royalty and the PM – both safe houses can now offer a fresh start to families in need

The Independent UK

Voices: Building affordable homes would be a powerful way to generate growth for Britain

COMMENT: With a new National Housing Bank in the works, and the government pledging £39bn for affordable homes, the UK has a chance to transform more than just the housing sector, says Charlie Nunn, CEO of Lloyds Banking Group

The Independent UK

Starmer’s welfare cuts could leave thousands of disabled women trapped with abusers, campaigners warn

Exclusive: The prime minister’s controversial welfare cuts would deepen economic insecurity for disabled women and make them more vulnerable to abuse, a new report has warned

The Independent UK

Quarter of women fleeing abuse unable to secure suitable refuge vacancy, new report finds

The Independent launched its Brick by Brick campaign in response to the national shortage of refuge spaces

The Independent UK

Angela Rayner praises ‘amazing’ Independent Brick by Brick campaign as family fleeing abuse get safe haven

Exclusive: The deputy prime minister and housing secretary said helping vulnerable families and children into safe and secure housing ‘is a matter that I hold close to my heart’

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