vulnerable people
Coverage of vulnerable people in the Nexus archive.
- England risks building new ‘death traps’ as experts warn of overheating crisis
England risks constructing buildings that can fatally overheat, with experts from the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) warning of a crisis. Research indicates 2,700 deaths in May and June heatwaves, while only half of local authority plans require cooling strategies.
- Two home improvement firms fined after making more than 800,000 nuisance phone calls to vulnerable people
Two home improvement firms were fined for making over 800,000 nuisance phone calls targeting vulnerable individuals. The calls were deemed a significant disturbance to recipients.
- Nigeria: Govt Delivers N10bn Medical Intervention to Boost Efficient, Effective Healthcare Services Delivery in Bauchi
The Nigerian federal government donated N10 billion worth of hospital equipment, consumables, and critical commodities to Bauchi State through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The initiative aims to improve healthcare delivery, focusing on women, children under five, and vulnerable populations.
- Cornwall van dwellers face homelessness amid council crackdown
Residents in Cornwall living in caravans and horseboxes on farms due to housing affordability issues face eviction after a council crackdown on planning regulations. Half of the county's planning infringement notices target caravans in agricultural fields, with Cornwall council ranking among England's top five authorities for enforcement.
- Red Cross Warehouse in Kyiv Destroyed, 320,000 Relief Items Gone
Russian armed forces struck a Red Cross humanitarian warehouse in Kyiv, destroying 320,000 relief items worth over HR 79 million ($1,764,719), including generators, defibrillators, and other emergency supplies. A delivery vehicle was also damaged in the strike, which occurred during a broader overnight assault that killed 20 people in the capital.
- Mother is fined £150 for 'littering' after dropping single kale leaf in her trolley while collecting food for vulnerable people
A mother was fined £150 for littering after dropping a single kale leaf in her trolley while collecting food for vulnerable people. The fine was issued despite the context of her charitable activity.
- Andy Burnham could give vulnerable people a 'basic income' that's five times what they receive on benefits if he becomes PM
Andy Burnham could introduce a basic income for vulnerable people that is five times higher than their current benefits if he becomes Prime Minister.
- Ministers could ban London councils ‘dumping’ homeless families miles away
Ministers are considering banning London councils from relocating homeless families hundreds of miles across England due to the housing crisis. Vulnerable individuals, including women escaping abuse, are reportedly being coerced into choosing between rough sleeping or accepting poorly equipped properties in impoverished areas.
- NDIS infiltrated by organised crime gangs using intimidation and threats of violence against Australians
Organised crime gangs are exploiting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to launder money and intimidate vulnerable Australians, according to law enforcement warnings. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) reported cash kickbacks and threats of violence, prompting recommendations for improved data use and provider registration.