As barristers in England and Wales agreed to end their strike action last month, there are promising signs that the criminal justice system is starting to get moving again. But with the barristers’ strike having lasted since April and a Crown Court backlog nearing 60,000 cases, many victims of sexual violence are facing traumatising delays […]
As the UK experienced several heatwaves this summer, the thought of cosying up to a fire in the cold winter months seems like a distant prospect. With 55% of UK households set to enter fuel poverty by January and the majority of people already reducing their gas and electricity consumption, we are likely to see […]
After three national lockdowns since the start of the pandemic, the UK is still grappling with the long-term effects of these prolonged periods of social isolation. As the country battles with record increases in cases brought about by the Omicron variant, lessons must be learnt from previous lockdowns to ensure adequate support is provided for […]
