Recognising financial abuse in a relationship

The Telegraph has posted an interesting article on financial/economic abuse, and how to recognise when you are in such a relationship. In England & Wales, such behaviour can result in criminal prosecutions. Under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, domestic abuse includes economic abuse, which means any behaviour that has a substantial adverse effect on the […]

Councils ‘failing’ on child services and prevention, report reveals

A new report commissioned by prominent children’s charities has revealed that councils in England are trapped in a concerning spending crisis regarding children’s services and social care. The report, conducted by Pro Bono Economics, emphasizes that vulnerable children are primarily receiving assistance in emergency situations, with insufficient focus on preventative measures, despite increased spending over […]