Child bride at 15 speaks out on forced marriage horror
Rubie Marie was forced to marry a man in his 30s at age 15, suffering daily rape. Now 42, she shares her story to raise awareness and help other survivors of honour-based abuse.
Rubie Marie was forced to marry a man in his 30s at age 15, suffering daily rape. Now 42, she shares her story to raise awareness and help other survivors of honour-based abuse.
Shoppers are racing to snap up the popular Nobody's Child Blue V-Neck Relaxed Cardigan, now reduced to £39 in the Boxing Day sales. The 'lovely' knit has drawn rave reviews for its style and softness.
The Honey Club on Solihull High Street has had its sexual entertainment venue licence renewed after no complaints were raised. Read the full details of the decision.
Over 100,000 UK families will no longer need to file a self-assessment tax return to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge. The new HMRC system collects it via PAYE. Find out if you're affected.
A Nottingham mum-of-three will see her Universal Credit rise to £32,480 a year after Labour scraps the two-child benefit cap. She says the change will make her 'big family dream' a reality.
A Welsh family will see their Universal Credit rise to £2,770 a month after Labour's Budget scrapped the two-child limit. Discover how the change impacts 560,000 families.
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
William Proctor, 75, from Nuneaton, has been sentenced to 24 years for sexually abusing a boy over eight years in the 1990s. Police praise victim's bravery.
Exclusive analysis of West Midlands Police figures ranks every Birmingham area for violence and sexual offences. See where your neighbourhood stands in the latest crime data.
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault relating to alleged 2009 offences. He will appear in court on January 20. Read the latest updates.
Two men lured a 16-year-old runaway in Birmingham before a horrific series of rapes across multiple cities. All four perpetrators have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for backdated Child Benefit payments worth up to £2,500. Act before the mid-January deadline to secure this vital financial support.
Thomas Green, 28, has been sentenced to 14 years for child rape. The judge deemed him 'especially dangerous'. Police urge victims to come forward.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.
The BBC confirms no future projects with David Walliams after HarperCollins drops the author over misconduct allegations. Read the full story and latest developments.
Mohammed Nadim, 45, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in a friend's BMW. He denied wrongdoing, claiming 'the girl was picked up by bredrin'.
Four men have been found guilty of rape, sexual assault, and exploitation of a 16-year-old girl in Birmingham and Walsall. The victim's bravery praised by police.
Four men have been found guilty of raping and sexually exploiting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in Birmingham, Walsall, and Manchester. The victim's bravery led to a complex police investigation.
Shahban Arif, 42, arranged travel for a vulnerable 16-year-old girl with a view to exploitation. His friends were convicted of rape and sexual assault. Read the full court details.
HMRC urges UK households earning under £80,000 to check Child Benefit eligibility. You could be missing out on over £1,300 per child. Act now.
A former Midlands dance instructor has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to sexual offences against students. She exploited her position to groom victims, causing lifelong trauma. Read the full story.
Four men have been convicted for the horrific sexual exploitation and rape of a vulnerable 16-year-old girl from Birmingham. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Andrew Davies, 58, of Penkhull, is sentenced for a string of historic child sex offences. Staffordshire Police praise survivors' bravery and urge others to come forward.
Gregory Pichery, a former dance teacher, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting male students. The offences occurred between 2004 and 2019. Police urge other potential victims to come forward.
Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexual assault. The alleged offences date back to 2016. Get the latest court updates.
Daniel Black, 37, has been sentenced to seven years for rape in Nuneaton. Warwickshire Police praised the victim's bravery. Read the full court details.
Dyfed-Powys Police arrest an 18-year-old man after a woman was allegedly raped in a nightclub toilet in Saundersfoot. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Stephen Briscoe, 60, of Dudley, receives suspended sentence and 10-year order after vigilante group exposed online communication with a child. Read the full details.
James Goulding has been sentenced to 13 years for rape and coercive control in Staffordshire. Police commend the survivor's bravery in coming forward.