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The United Kingdom’s Startling Class Divide

The United Kingdom’s Startling Class Divide

The divide amongst income classes in the United Kingdom are a result of years of deep-seated issues. Throughout many of the major cities, like London, it seems as though the gap in social classes is widening as the wealthy get richer and the median income average...

The UK’s New Domestic Abuse Law

The UK’s New Domestic Abuse Law

A recent campaign inspired by the Domestic Abuse Act, which was passed by the Scottish Parliament in February 2018, defines psychological abusers as criminals. The law applies to any domestic relationship in which one partner seeks to control the behavior of the other...

The Environmental Benefits of Veganism

The Environmental Benefits of Veganism

With the help of social media and more news coverage, the importance of “going green” and saving the environment has become more broadcasted in recent years. While the world still has a long road to recovery in shrinking our carbon footprint, many advancements are...

Well-Known Animal Welfare Organizations in the UK

Well-Known Animal Welfare Organizations in the UK

Animal welfare organizations in the United Kingdom, and across the globe, are driven by their love and compassion for all animals. While the motivation for these organizations stems from a desire to increase awareness and provide care to neglected or endangered...

Knives are London’s Weapon of Choice

Knives are London’s Weapon of Choice

Concerning data from the United Kingdom reports a rise in certain types of violent crime. According to official figures from the Ministry of Justice, knife and offensive weapons offences have not been this high in almost a decade, and homicide levels are also at a...

The Reasons People Stay in Abusive Relationships

The Reasons People Stay in Abusive Relationships

In an abusive relationship, the victim is not to blame for the abuse. Similarly, they are not to blame for staying in the relationship.   No amount of physical abuse is acceptable but there is a different threshold when partnerships have become emotionally toxic....

Refuge Charity Serves Victims of Abuse in the UK

Refuge Charity Serves Victims of Abuse in the UK

The Refuge charity serves as an advocate for women and children caught up in abusive relationships and other forms of modern slavery. Serving victims in the UK, this charity helps those in need to access guidance and rebuild their lives.

The Domestic Violence Epidemic in the UK

The Domestic Violence Epidemic in the UK

Domestic violence is often recognized as one of the most under reported classes of crimes, and that would suggest that acts of domestic violence actually dominate a much larger percentage of overall crime.