Best of Bylines Network4 February 2022
Byline Times provides a guide to the top stories this week on its sister network of regional sites promoting local writers and citizen journalism

A look at how the news shows some deep-seated abusive attitudes towards women in the UK. How can this change?
Nicola Freeman for North East Bylines

Follow the Money… It’s Where Our Tax Pounds Go We Should be Worried About
The real magic money tree is maintained and watered by government, which explains some of the economic mess we are in.
Michael Green for Sussex Bylines

Second Reith Lecture: AI in Lethal Conflict
The development of AI enables the development of lethal autonomous weapons, sometimes referred to as “killer robots”.
Jan Fuscoe for Kent Bylines

Misogynistic Police Behaviour Revealed Again
Metropolitan Police under fire again after a new IOPC report highlighted evidence of misogyny, racism, bullying and homophobic abuse.
Jenny Rhodes for East Anglia Bylines

A Fish Rots from the Head Down
Against a background of escalating poverty levels, a Derby charity faces losing some of its funding for party political purposes even as government denies responsibility for energy bills.
Central Bylines Team

M.E. Charities Announce Merger
Two major charities for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis – Action for M.E. and The ME Trust – have announced they merged on 1 February 2022 to improve access to services for people with M.E. and their families and carers.
Ev Francis for West England Bylines

EU: Northern Ireland Sea Border Systems “Not Fit for Purpose”
An EU report identifies issues with NI sea border controls which they say “undermine the credibility of guarantees” given by the UK.
Anthony Robinson for Yorkshire Bylines

