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Noem: Angola Prison Chosen for Immigrants Due to Notoriety

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem alleges the Biden administration deliberately chose the infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary, known as 'Angola', to house immigration detainees due to its fearsome reputation, raising serious human rights concerns.

FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates

Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.

Widow, 83, drowns in flood after rescue failure

An 83-year-old woman drowned in her bungalow during severe flooding after fire crews, aware of vulnerable residents, failed to conduct a morning welfare check. An inquest hears the devastating sequence of failures.

Jess Phillips: 'Grooming Gang Denial' Failing Kids

Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers a powerful speech in the Commons, accusing the government and society of being in 'denial' over the characteristics of grooming gangs, hindering efforts to stop the abuse.

Hospital Apologises After Stranding Vulnerable Patient

Milton Keynes University Hospital issues formal apology after a catastrophic failure leaves a vulnerable patient with learning disabilities alone and without transport for hours, sparking outrage from Mencap and a government review.

Granddaughter's light sentence for medication tampering outrage

A Wisconsin woman receives a shockingly lenient sentence after pleading guilty to adulterating her 79-year-old grandmother's diabetes medication, a case that has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about elder abuse and justice.

Vulnerable at risk as UK housing support slashed

Charities sound the alarm as government cuts to housing vouchers and soaring rents threaten to leave thousands of vulnerable Britons, including families and the elderly, without a home. A perfect storm of policy failure and economic pressure is pushing th

British Couple Charged with Espionage in Iranian Court

A British-Australian academic and her partner are facing espionage charges in Iran after being detained for months without formal accusation. Their family breaks silence on the shocking secret court case.

Government axes free school meal holiday support

The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme funding, ending crucial free school meal support for over 600,000 children during holidays, sparking outrage from charities and opposition parties.

Ofgem slams government over delayed energy bill support

The energy regulator Ofgem has issued a stern rebuke to the UK government for its failure to implement a crucial social energy tariff, leaving millions of vulnerable Britons exposed to high bills. Discover the details of the delay and the growing calls fo

Marriott Backlash Over ICE Detainee Contract

Hotel giant Marriott International sparks outrage by contracting with ICE to house migrants in a Louisiana facility. Critics condemn the move as profiting from detention.

Ex-Priest Guilty of Brainwashing Women for Lingerie

A disgraced former Church of England priest, Michael Byrne, has been convicted for a shocking campaign of coercion, convincing vulnerable women to model lingerie for him under the guise of 'spiritual healing'. Discover the full, disturbing details of his

Bonnie Blue doc sparks mental health ethics debate

A controversial new documentary about Bonnie Blue, a young woman with severe mental health struggles, has sparked heated discussions on ethics, privacy, and the portrayal of vulnerable individuals in media.

Nurse jailed for stealing from Fife care home patients

A nurse from Kirkcaldy, Fife, has been sentenced to prison for stealing money from elderly and vulnerable patients under her care. The shocking case highlights breaches of trust in the healthcare system.

DWP urged to halt aggressive benefit sanctions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to halt its 'heavy-handed' approach towards vulnerable individuals, following reports of unfair sanctions and undue pressure.

UK child protection failures exposed

A damning report reveals systemic failures in child protection services, demanding immediate action to safeguard vulnerable children across the UK.

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