UK passes new law to crack down on public sexual harassment of women and girls
The UK government has enacted a new law designed to combat sexual harassment against women and girls in public spaces. This law specifically targets acts such as obscene remarks, threats of sexual violence, and threatening invasions of personal space. Such harassment has long limited the freedom and safety of countless women and girls across the country. Victims often modify their routes, behaviors, and daily routines to avoid harassment, which can cause lasting anxiety and a loss of confidence. The new legislation aims to protect women and girls from these disruptions and prevent more severe crimes often linked to unchecked harassment.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Apr 2026 09:48
Changes to Universal Credit in the UK may reduce payments for disabled individuals starting in April, charities warn
Forthcoming changes to the universal credit system in the United Kingdom will significantly affect disabled individuals seeking benefits, as charities warn that hundreds of thousands could face reduced payments. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement these changes in April, which will see the health-related component of universal credit cut to £50 per week for new claimants unless their health condition is terminal or categorized as "severe and lifelong" without any prospect of improvement. The new policy has sparked outrage among disabled people's organizations (DPOs), who assert that many debilitating conditions will not meet the stringent... [Continue Reading]
UK government launches inquiry into 1984 Orgreave clash between police and striking miners
On March 26, the UK government announced a formal inquiry into the violent clash that took place on June 18, 1984, at the Orgreave Coking Plant. This incident involved a confrontation between police forces and striking miners, resulting in 95 arrests and numerous injuries. The clashes were significant during the broader context of the UK miners’ strike, which marked a critical period in industrial relations in the UK. Following the events at Orgreave, many individuals arrested faced serious charges, including riot and unlawful assembly, although all were later dismissed due to the questionable reliability of police evidence. The inquiry, which... [Continue Reading]
