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Wim Hof biopic on hold after claims of domestic abuse against cold water guru

‘Iceman’ files for defamation after allegations he subjected former partner and children to physical and verbal abuse

The Guardian - UK

Paul and Jack were murdered by their abusive father. Why had the family courts granted him contact?

Ten years ago, Claire Throssell’s sons were killed by their father, a man with a history of violence. She explains why she is fighting to ensure their voices are heard now – and to put an end to more tragedies

The Guardian - UK

Blogger ‘obsessed with toxins’ admits poisoning her husband

Daisy Zantjer, 39, was charged with administering harmful substances and domestic abuse causing bodily injury

The Independent UK

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The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign for abuse victims has ‘caught the imagination’ of the public

Independent editor-in-chief Geordie Greig is urging readers and the public to ‘be a brick, buy a brick’ to help victims of domestic abuse

The Independent UK

Brick by Brick: A look inside the house The Independent wants to build and what it will be like

The house will allow a survivor and her children to rebuild their lives away from the torment of an abusive partner

The Independent UK

‘He threatened me with a hot iron’: Fear of losing children trapped mother in 20-year campaign of abuse

Domestic abuse victim tells Maya Oppenheim about her ex-partner’s two-decade-long campaign of abuse against her

The Independent UK

‘That’s all people need - safety’: Rylan Clark backs The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign

The Independent has partnered with charity Refuge to build a home for women escaping abusive partners, and the TV star is the latest to give his support

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New Scottish law proposed in bid to reduce domestic abuse deaths

A NEW law has been proposed in Scotland to try and reduce the number of deaths where domestic abuse is involved.

The National (Scotland)

Queen makes generous donation to help Independent campaign to build a home for domestic abuse victims

The Queen has given a substantial sum to help The Independent build a safe home for women fleeing domestic abuse

The Independent UK

Wednesday briefing: What we learned from Keir Starmer’s first conference speech as prime minister

In today’s newsletter: From announcements on green energy to pledges for veterans, care leaver and domestic abuse survivors, here’s what the prime minister’s speech signalled

The Guardian - UK

Domestic violence victims let down on housing, Jess Phillips warns

The safeguarding minister warned legislation to tackle violence against women and girls won’t be impactful unless there are sweeping changes at a grassroots level

The Independent UK

‘Buying the wrong cheese made him explode’: Inside the 24/7 national domestic abuse helpline

Domestic abuse helpline manager tells Maya Oppenheim she has heard women being assaulted, terrified whispers and also, ominously, the phone going dead

The Independent UK

The Women Behind the Door by Roddy Doyle review – his best yet

In the third outing for Paula Spencer – mother, alcoholic, domestic abuse survivor – Doyle captures her strength and vulnerability in prose that radiates energy and life

The Guardian - UK

Top Boy star Saffron Hocking opens up about impact of her character’s domestic abuse storyline

Actor Saffron Hocking backs The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign, which is raising £300,000 to build a safe home for survivors of domestic abuse

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Domestic abuse survivor: ‘My violent ex used threats of revenge porn to stop me leaving’

Exclusive: Refuge manager Emma Armstrong tells Maya Oppenheim she was trapped in a relationship for five years because she feared he would either kill her or himself

The Independent UK

What are the signs of domestic abuse in a friend - and how should I help?

If you are worried that a friend or family member is being abused, there are things you can do to help

Al Jazeera

Recognising domestic violence as a cause of death: One mother’s long fight

It has taken six years for the grieving mother of a suicide victim to be listened to by the UK authorities.

The Independent UK

Cherie Blair: I was pushed down the stairs by a domestic abuser. He believed it was his right

Exclusive: In a moving interview with The Independent, the KC explains why she is so dedicated to supporting victims of domestic abuse

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The Independent UK

Domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms to help victims, Yvette Cooper announces

Home Secretary said ‘Raneem’s Law’, named after Raneem Oudeh who was murdered by her ex-partner, marks the start of plansto halve violence against women and girls in a decade

The Guardian - UK

Domestic abuse specialists to be embedded in 999 control rooms

The measure – part of ‘Raneem’s Law’ – will speed up referral of domestic and sexual abuse victims to support services

The Independent UK

Donkey charity receives more donations than four leading domestic abuse charities combined

Exclusive: Domestic abuse charities Women’s Aid, Refuge, IDAS and SafeLives together raised far less money through donations than The Donkey Sanctuary, figures show

The Independent UK

How to seek help when you need to escape a violent home

Refuge offers crucial guidance for all women who want to escape these conditions

The Independent UK

Colourful murals, new teddy bears and peace: What it’s like inside a domestic abuse refuge

‘At the point that somebody leaves that abusive relationship, they are at risk of being murdered,’ refuge manager tells Maya Oppenheim

The Independent UK

Police officers perpetrate shocking levels of domestic abuse with impunity, report finds

‘We trust police officers to keep us safe and the fact some are committing the terror of domestic abuse is appalling and completely unacceptable,’ MP Jess Phillips says

The Guardian - UK

Male police officers accused of domestic abuse have been promoted, report says

Centre for Women’s Justice gathered testimony from more than 200 women alleging attacks by police officer partners

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