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70% of Guilty Sex Crime Verdicts in England and Wales Involve Child Abuse
Out of the 10,641 convictions for sexual offence cases last year, at least 7,500 were related to the abuse of children under the age of 18 – 1,635 involved victims who were under 13
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Over 2,300 Afghan Allies and Their Families Currently Housed in UK Military Sites, MoD Reveals
Many of these highly skilled former soldiers, including a former major general, are now working in low-wage jobs such as cleaners or delivery drivers due to current rules
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The Veteran’s Vendetta: ‘Why Johnny Mercer’s Attacks on a Former Serviceman and Political Rival Are So Problematic’
Mercer has said it is the ‘long-standing policy of successive governments not to comment on the activities of our Special Forces’ – but expects his political rival, Fred Thomas, to deviate from it
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Post-Brexit Reliance on US Service Exports Deepens UK Economic Inequality
Despite widespread economic stagnation and declining productivity in the UK, service exports -particularly to the US – are buoying the economy, highlighting London’s increasing dominance and escalating living costs
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UK Goods Trade Down £44 Billion in Five Years – but Government Still Tries to Sell it as ‘Cause for Celebration and Renewed Pride’
When you exclude precious metals that offer “no real economic benefit to the UK” the figures look much different
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British Doctor Bombed in Gaza by Israeli Planes Fitted with UK-Made Weaponry Speaks out for First Time
The attack occurred in a building that the Israel Defense Forces knew contained medics so constitutes a violation of International Humanitarian Law. So why are UK officials doing nothing about it?
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How Foreign Office and Development Aid Cuts Are Damaging Britain’s Reputation as a Serious Partner on the World Stage
Government cuts post-Brexit have led to drastic cuts in foreign aid and the selling-off of embassies. Much of the chaos is Boris Johnson’s fault, writes Iain Overton
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From War Crimes to Drug-Running Claims – UK’s Special Forces’ Revered History of Honour and Heroism is in Tatters
As the SAS grapples with a litany of accusations, one thing is abundantly clear – the need for comprehensive oversight and reform
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The Overton Window: A Migrant’s Tragedy
Migrants risking their lives to cross the US border is a huge political issue but also a quiet, devastating human tragedy
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The Overton Window: ‘Flip it and Sell it’ – The Threat to Shepherd’s Bush Market
As a community book seller loses her unique shop in Shepherd’s Bush Market, Iain Overton looks at the broader struggles facing London’s historic markets, facing the juggernaut of modern development.
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Abuse and Safeguarding: What’s Going Wrong at Eton?
With its fourth former staff member charged with the sexual abuse of children in recent years, Byline Times delves into the dark past of Britain’s most famous – and troubled – private school
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Revealed: Government Advises MPs and Staff to Turn On ‘Disappearing Messages’ Citing Security Concerns
Deletions seem more likely in the future as politicians fear the consequences of messages entering the public domain
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Cultural Famine: Austerity in the UK’s Heritage Sector Cuts Deep
Museums across the country are being forced to close as the reality of austerity-struck Brexit Britain hits home
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UK Charity Under Investigation as Fundraising Videos for Israeli Military Appear to Feature Palestinians Being Killed
Iain Overton investigates a UKAWIS video which is a source of concern for the Charity Commission
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Home Office Can’t Say How Many Refugees it has Given ‘Safe Route’ Asylum to From Some of the World’s Most Dangerous Countries
A Freedom of Information request for the data by this newspaper was refused on cost grounds
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Department for Education Under Fire for Failing to Reveal UK Boarding School Abuse Allegations
Iain Overton examines the dreadful record of sexual abuse in boarding schools and asks whether the conditions which allowed historic assaults to flourish are now being addressed
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Michelle Mone’s Lawyer Distances Himself from Baroness’ Claim She Lied to the Press on his Advice
A lawyer acting for the lawyer of Baroness Michelle Mone told Byline Times it would be defamatory to suggest David McKie ‘knowingly represented a false position’
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The Overton Window: The Missing
When charity Missing People researched the ethnicity of missing people in the UK, it found significant disparities among different ethnic groups. Iain Overton meets Evidence Joel to understand the ordeal of losing a loved one in this way
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Revealed: The British Army is Training Soldiers From Countries that have had Recent Coups
Dr Iain Overton, executive director of charity Action on Armed Violence, reveals new evidence of British-trained cadets from countries that have had military coups or have poor human rights records
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The Overton Window: Homelessness
The Home Secretary believes homeless people live in tents on the streets of this country as a ‘lifestyle choice’. She needs to take a closer, compassionate look…
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The Empathy Gap and a Politics of Extremes
Empathy – to be of any meaning – needs to be bolstered by a willingness to accept one’s failures, writes Iain Overton
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Of Barges and Banishments: What the Bibby Stockholm Reveals About Our Dark History
Suella Braverman’s asylum barges are tied up with Britain’s imperial past, writes Iain Overton
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The British Museum Begs for Help Over 2,000 Lost Treasures – Why Did They Ignore Public Concerns in the Past?
A year ago the British Museum only reported on theft from its collection. Why has it taken so long for news of thousands of missing, stolen or damaged artefacts to emerge?
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‘Having the Army on Standby as Firearms Officers Step Back Only Risks Exacerbating Systemic Issues’
Firearms officers have handed in their weapons over concern that one of their own has been charged with the murder of 24-year-old Chris Kaba
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London Arms Fair Showcases Record Exhibitors Amid Ukraine Invasion – Byline Times Finds UK Company Secured £1 Million Drone Contract for Ukrainian Special Forces
The world’s largest arms fair promises peace in the world
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‘For me to return to Afghanistan… It’s Death’: The Reality of Demonised Asylum Seekers
What are the forces driving refugees across the Channel? What are they fleeing? What are they hoping for?
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Cradles and Conflicts: Is Ukraine Facing a Demographic Death Spiral?
Ukraine’s population has not grown much since 1960 but Russia’s invasion had led to a catastrophic drop in the birth rate
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‘Our Main Motto is – Survive’: The Scarred Suburbs of Saltivka
Ukraine’s second biggest city, Kharkiv, has suffered from thousands of missile attacks since Russia’s invasion. How are residents dealing with the destruction?
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Majority of English Channel Migrants Fleeing Armed Violence, Study Reveals
Well over half the recent migrants come from the top 15 countries globally hardest hit by explosive weaponry
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Years of Secrecy Unravel: UK Cabinet Office Under Scrutiny for Withholding Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp Messages
After two years of investigation by Byline Times and The Citizens, the scandal of secret government communications is finally coming to light
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The Profitable Nexus: How Ex-British Military Leaders Find Lucrative Roles in Business and Defence
Concerns swirl in Whitehall around retired senior British officers looking to advise foreign governments – conflicts of interest persist even if there is no wrongdoing, writes Iain Overton
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‘Britain’s Global Military Engagements: At What Cost?’
As the Prime Minister declares dedication to safeguarding peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region, Iain Overton asks: what is the price of Britain’s global projection of power?
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Crowns, Codes, and Conflict: King Charles III’s Military-Filled Coronation Endangers the Nation
For all its claims of modernity, the ‘Corps’ still joins the Crown and the Church in a god-ordained trilogy of state power in the forthcoming ceremonies
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The UK’s ‘World-Beating’ Rhetoric: A Distraction From Reality?
Iain Overton looks at the hyperbole around post-Brexit Britain, and how nationalist exceptionalism blinds us to our real problems and their remedies
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Will New Cabinet Office Guidance Tackle ‘Government by WhatsApp’?
The policy change does not go so far as to prohibit the use of automatic deletion functionality around messages
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Lessons from Dunblane: UK’s Response to Mass Shooting Offers Insight into Gun Control Debate in US
Iain Overton looks at the evidence that gun control measures lead to a decline in gun-related deaths
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‘The Strangers’ Case? The Government’s Approach to Human Dignity, Asylum Seekers and a Lesson from Shakespeare’
We must all examine our values and actions in relation to vulnerable populations, writes Iain Overton
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REVEALED: One Hundred Million in Compensation Paid Out in UK Prisons
Prisoners can receive compensation if they are injured and the Prison Service is to blame or if their human rights are breached – Iain Overton reports
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‘The Dangers of the RAF’s Spitfire Nationalism’
A culture of air power exceptionalism has created an environment in which the RAF can operate without fear of public scrutiny or consequence, writes Iain Overton
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In Deep Water: As Europe’s Drought Worsens, the Government Remains Silent on Water Company Failures
The Conservatives’ inaction to alleviate droughts in England is indicative of the party’s wider ideological failings, writes Iain Overton
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Did the Cabinet Office Lie?
Despite years of asking for the former special advisor’s WhatsApp messages under Freedom of Information laws, the Cabinet Office may never have asked Dominic Cummings for them. Why? Iain Overton reports
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Stop the River of Iron: The American Firearms Industry Brings Death to Mexico
As the Mexican state calls for evidence on ‘private companies engaged in the firearms industry and their effects on human rights’ Iain Overton looks at the trail of carnage
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‘Incompetent Ministers and Duplicitous Journalists:’ The Matt Hancock Leaks
Isabel Oakeshott’s exposé comes in the wake of repeated rejections by the Government of every Freedom of Information request on the disclosure of ministers’ use of WhatsApp for official business, reports Iain Overton
