the largest charity in the field, refuge, runs the national domestic abuse helpline. to spare rooms and private places in workers' homes. if you're experiencing domestic abuse, please don't feel alone. refuge is providing its services around—the—clock. the helpline runs every hour, of every day. you know, call us, even in the middle of the night, and we will provide support to you. over the past week, there has been a 25% increase in calls, and women seeking help online. if making a call is difficult, you can type in national domestic abuse helpline. you can then scroll down to "contact us online." click on this, and it takes you to the help form. there's a quick exit button if you need to get off the site fast, and there will be no trace of your message on your phone. every day now we are told to stay at home and keep safe. natasha knows that one doesn't always follow the other. when you're annoyed that you couldn't get your favourite bread at the supermarket, remember there is a woman hoping she doesn't get hit tonight, or raped tonight, orjust verbally abused to the

the national domestic abuse helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests over the past wales. but charities and campaigners have expressed concern that those in violent relationships could be at serious risk as the lockdown continues. the homicide rate will go through the roof. you can‘t stop the perpetrator unless he‘s visible. rachel williams suffered violence from her husband for 18 years. when she decided to leave, he shot her with a sawn—off shotgun. she is now one of the country‘s main campaigners battling on behalf of those still suffering. we will never do enough until we eradicate domestic abuse and violence — end of. we have an epidemic in the uk with a pandemic on top. police chiefs and both governments in cardiff bay and westminster say help is available for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, and that people should contact if they need advice or feel they are at risk. with me is fiona dwyer — the ceo of islington—based domestic abuse charity, solace women‘s aid and also i‘m joined by solace ambassador, sarah. she has personal experience of this. firstly, fi

the national domestic abuse helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests over the last daily rise of 150% in people visiting the website. tara has now fled her abuser and is being supported a charity in wales, but charities and campaigners have expressed concern that those in violent relationships could be at serious risk as the lockdown continues. the homicide rate will go through the roof. you can‘t stop the perpetrator unless he is visible. rachel williams suffered violence from her husband for 18 years. when she decided to leave, he shot her with a sawn off shotgun. she is now one of the country‘s main campaigners battling on behalf of those still suffering. we will never do enough until we eradicate domestic abuse and violence, end of. we have an epidemic at the moment in the uk, with a pandemic on top. the police are there for you and you must feel you can contact us and in emergency but also that you can seek advice from us, seek advice from us, so please, if you are in danger, or if your family are in danger, contact us on 999 and we will prioritise your call an

refuge says the national domestic abuse helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests for help since the lockdown began. "better days will return" — the queen's rallying message for the nation. she says the uk will suceed in its fight against the coronavirus. a tiger — and six other big cats — at the bronx zoo in new york test positive for the coronavirus. it's thought the animals were infected by a zoo keeper. good morning, and welcome to bbc news. our top story this morning. the prime minister borisjohnson has spent the night in hospital, where he was admitted for tests, ten days after being diagnosed with coronavirus. downing street says it's a precautionary step as the prime minister continues to show persistent symptoms of the virus. he remains in charge of the government but the foreign secretary dominic raab will chair this morning's coronavirus meeting. scotland's chief medical officer has resigned after being criticised for visiting her second home twice, against her own lockdown advice. the first minister nicola sturgeon initially defended catherine calderwoo

the largest charity in the field, refuge, runs the national domestic abuse helpline. rivate places in workers' homes. if you're experiencing domestic abuse, please don't feel alone. refuge is providing its services around—the—clock. the helpline runs every hour, of every day. you know, call us, even in the middle of the night, and we will provide support to you. over the past week, there has been a 25% increase in calls, and women seeking help online. if making a call is difficult, you can type in national domestic abuse helpline. you can then scroll down to "contact us online". click on this, and it takes you to the help form. there's a quick exit button if you need to get off the site fast, and there will be no trace of your message on your phone. every day now, we're told to stay at home and keep safe. natasha knows that one doesn't always follow the other. when you're annoyed that you couldn't get your favourite bread at the supermarket, remember there is a woman hoping she doesn't get hit tonight, or raped tonight, orjust verbally abused to the point where she fee

the national domestic abuse helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests over the past the country's largest domestic abuse charity who run the line, say there has also been a daily rise of 150% in people visiting the website. tara has now fled her abuser and is being supported by a charity in wales. but charities and campaigners have expressed concern that those in violent relationships could be at serious risk as the lockdown continues. the homicide rate is going to go through the roof. you can't stop the perpetrator unless he's visible. rachel williams suffered violence from her husband for 18 years. when she decided to leave he shot her with a sawn—off shotgun. she's now one of the country's main campaigners battling on behalf of those still suffering. we'll never do enough until we actually eradicate domestic abuse and violence, and of. you know, we've got an epidemic at the moment in the uk, with a pandemic on top. the police are there for you and you must feel that you can contact us in an emergency, but also that you can seek advice from us. so please, if you ar

the largest charity in the field, refuge, runs the national domestic abuse helpline. ooms and private places in workers' homes. if you're experiencing domestic abuse, please don't feel alone. refuge is providing its services around—the—clock. the helpline runs every hour, of every day. you know, call us, even in the middle of the night, and we will provide support to you. over the past week, there has been a 25% increase in calls, and women seeking help online. if making a call is difficult, you can type in national domestic abuse helpline. you can then scroll down to "contact us online". click on this, and it takes you to the help form. there's a quick exit button if you need to get off the site fast, and there will be no trace of your message on your phone. every day now, we're told to stay at home and keep safe. natasha knows that one doesn't always follow the other. when you're annoyed that you couldn't get your favourite bread at the supermarket, remember there is a woman hoping she doesn't get hit tonight, or raped tonight, orjust verbally abused to the point whe

the national domestic abuse helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests over the past the line, say there has also been a daily rise of 150% in people visiting the website. tara has now fled her abuser and is being supported by the llamau charity in wales. but charities and campaigners have expressed concern that those in violent relationships could be at serious risk as the lockdown continues. the homicide rate is going to go through the roof. you can't stop the perpetrator unless he's visible. rachel williams suffered violence from her husband for 18 years. when she decided to leave, he shot her with a sawn—off shotgun. she's now one of the country's main campaigners battling on behalf of those still suffering. we'll never do enough until we actually eradicate domestic abuse and violence, end of. you know, we've got an epidemic at the moment in the uk, with a pandemic on top. the police are there for you and you must feel that you can contact us in an emergency, but also, that you can seek advice from us. so please, if you're in danger, if your family are in danger,

and in the last week, the national domestic abuse helpline reported a 120% increase in the number of in reports of domestic abuse to the police, this increase in those looking for help for this hidden crime is extremely concerning. and be in no doubt there will be absolutely no let in our operational response. for the victims of these crimes, home is not the safe haven that it should be. and that is why i had been working with law enforcement, charities, schools, businesses and local councils to address this changing threat picture. our incredible police officers and firefighters are out in their communities right now, yes, helping to fight crime, but also to protect the vulnerable and to protect victims. and i want to emphasise that anybody who is a victim of these crimes can still get help. anyone in immediate danger should call 999 and press 55 and a mobile if they are unable to talk. let me repeat that again. anyone in immediate danger should call 999 and press 55 on a mobile if you are unable to talk. 0ur outstanding police will absolutely be there for you. the national crime age

domestic abuse charities have seen a dramatic increase during the coronavirus lockdown. a labour mp who has worked extensively in the area raise the matter of questions to the attorney general. the national domestic abuse helpline0% in the river 16 dead, women and children to domestic violence in the first three weeks of lockdown. for the issued new guidance as result of the pandemic and prioritise the more serious cases? what can the attorney general provide that domestic abuse will fall into this category? this may be a difficult time those are still living that as government has insisted and invested in another £2 million but to the front line for online services and phone lines so that there is help 24 hours a day, seven days a week for those victims who needed. the government also announced they would been £3.1 million for those that experience abuse as children during the coronavirus lockdown. 84 mps put their names down to speak i debate of the domestic abuse bill. the bill approved provision bill provided safety accommodations and prevents them from being cross examination by their accusers. the attention of several mps made to believe that he did not go far enough. first some shocking statistics. it is

highlighted today by refuge, who tell us that the number of close to the national domestic abuse helplinet 50%, 50% increase in calls to the national domestic abuse helpline. that is really alarming, isn't it? it certainly is, there are far too many people who were victims of domestic abuse before the virus, but because there are so many people in their homes and lockdown, we are seeing an increase in the incidence of domestic virus really surge, and thatis of domestic virus really surge, and that is why the labour shadow home secretary has called on the government to really ramp up and publish a strategy that addresses that, making sure that not only the helplines have the additional funding that has been announced but that it funding that has been announced but thatitis funding that has been announced but that it is also passed through to refugees, to the front line services supporting people fleeing domestic abuse. but the message needs to go out loud and clear that if you are subject to domestic abuse, you are not alone, you do not have to stay with that person, there is help availabl

domestic abuse, the rules about lockdown, the stay—at— home message does not apply. you should leave that home if you're able to. we've also launched the campaign and the national domestic abuse helplineh a view to getting the help they need. we're extremely worried about this problem. we've launched the you are not alone campaign to help people get the support that they need, but to be absolutely clear, the rules of lockdown you're talking about do not apply. if you're in a domestic abuse situation, you should absolutely be able to leave that property where you are facing domestic abuse. how confident are you that if a woman phones the helpline, she would be given help and she would be able to access that support if she needed to flee her home? very confident. very confident, ok. currently, we've been told that 60% of women are being turned away from refuge. and refuge workers and volunteers aren't classed as essential workers during this crisis. were you aware of that? what conversations have you had with refugees to support these people when they're fleeing their homes? so, i wasn't aware that refuge workers were not classified as key workers, and i will certainly look into that is

domestic abuse killings, that is 1a women and two children. in addition, there has been a 49% rise in the number of calls to the national domestic abuse helplinerse men can also be victims of abuse, has seen an increase of 16% in calls. police are also reporting a large increase in domestic abuse cause. now, on the practicalfront, mps are saying that this country should introduce what is known as a cyberspaces system. this has been introduced in pharmacies in france and has been piloted in pharmacies in the uk, and this involves victims going into shops and being able to use a code word to indicate that they need help. the committee of mps says this could be introduced in this country, both in supermarkets and shops that are open now. in response to this, the safeguarding minister, victoria adkins, said the government had prioritised those two are victims of domestic abuse with practical help and funding. simon., june kelly, thank you. representatives of the uk airline industry have written to the chancellor, asking him to further extend the government'sjob retention scheme beyond june. in a letter, they warn rishi sunak that a "premature with

government would be giving £2 million to domestic abuse services, saying that for some home is not the safe haven it should be. a national domestic abuse helplinehas seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests since the lockdown began. meanwhile, the coronavirus outbreak in the us has become the deadliest in the world. it has surpassed italy to record just under 20,000 deaths in total. andrew cuomo, the governor of the worst affected state, new york, said the death rate there was stabilising but ata death rate there was stabilising but at a horrific level. spain has recorded its lowest number of daily deaths for nearly three weeks. 0fficials deaths for nearly three weeks. officials say 510 people died yesterday, the third consecutive day in which the daily figure has fallen. more on those aspects soon, but first let's get the latest on the situation in the uk from our science editor, david chapman. a human cost on a scale unimaginable only a few short weeks ago, and the warning that we are not through it yet, that more families, like that of doreen hunt who was buried last week, will suddenly find themselves in the grip of covid—19. week,

many people stuck indoors campaign this fear that domestic abuse and violence against children are both skyrocketing the national domestic abuse helpline has seen a 25 percent increase in calls and online. requests for help since the lockdown receiving hundreds more calls last week compared to 2 weeks earlier what experts warned the restrictions don't just run pop existing abuse they also cut off escape routes for vulnerable people sadly the predictions are coming to fruition that in fact when men are in a very very dangerous situation of women and children within the home small than half of the 4 we have a combination in fact i mean we have already met who are violent and abusive and kill us live within the home that success based change by the problem of kind of at 19 but isolation doesn't just make people a potential threat to others there are concerns that it's also huling a mental health crisis as some struggle with loneliness and the anxiety of trying to pay the rent or feed their children anecdotes labor getting from members there's the start slight increase forward lucky and if we continue its these. structures in place there i

according to the national commission for women and astray via internet searches for domestic violence support networks has risen by 75 percent while the national domestic abuse helpline in the u.k. has experienced a 25 percent increase in calls and online requests since the long down came it. and tunis is women's affairs minister says abuse cases there have gone up at 5 times the usual rate since a curfew was imposed and march. the pandemic has forced the u.s. to re-examine its 2020 election cycle dozens of states have postponed primaries and campaigns have moved online now there's warry of what the situation will look like for the presidential election come november ellen fisher has more this is the shape of campaigning for president in the time of coronavirus and i know with this pandemic there is a whole lot of anxiety everything has moved online the big rallies have gone shaking hands kissing babies the cliches of presidential runs have disappeared because of what we fear in social distancing coronaviruses changed the way politics loops but not the underlying principles most elections in terms of actual work is really done in the phone calls and the turning out v

national commission for women. and australia internet searches for domestic violence support networks rose by 75 percent the national domestic abuse helpline in the u.k. has experienced a 25 percent increase in calls and online requests since a lockdown came in. and tunas he is women's affairs minister says abuse cases have gone up at 5 times the usual right since a curfew was imposed in march well the deodato is director of the training at men stopping violence he joins us on skype from atlanta georgia thank you for your time so we are talking now about violence primarily against women while under lockdown how do you do your job engage with men to end violence against women during this time well 1st thank you for having me on this morning so our job has become a little more complicated now that we're all working virtually many of our programs our intervention programs with men who used abusive behavior are now transitioning is being conducted virtually in online classes as well as our general in gauge an effort so our mission of azadi violence is to engage communities and men to take action to end bias against women and so basically. we'r

according to the national commission for women in australia internet searches for domestic violence support networks has risen by 75 percent while the national domestic abuse helpline in the u.k. has experienced a 25 percent increase in calls and online requests since the lockdown came in and tunis is women's affairs minister says abuse cases there have gone up by 5 times the usual rate since a curfew was imposed in march well dr heidi stock hole is the director for the gender violence and health center at the london school of hygiene and tropical medicine she joins us now over skype from munich madame thank you so much for joining us here on out there of course the mess that violence across the world is nothing new and often things like high unemployment make it worse but what is it specifically about lockdown that is making the situation so much worse right around the world in very different cultures. hello and thank you for inviting me i think it's a really important question that you're raising because this you outline and rates of intimate partner violence is the high is even in normal circumstances one in st amand reporting physical sex and my partner violenc

that the message dick abuse and violence against children are both skyrocketing the national domestic abuse helpline has seen a 25 percent increase in calls and online. requests for help since the lockdown receiving hundreds more calls last week compared to 2 weeks earlier what experts warn the restrictions don't just run pop existing abuse they also cut off escape routes for vulnerable people sadly the predictions are coming to fruition that in fact when men are in a very very dangerous situation of women and children within the home smaller than ever before we have a combination in fact i mean we have already met who are violent and abusive and coercive within the home that success based change by the problem of kind of at 19 but isolation doesn't just make people a potential threat to others there are concerns that it's also fuelling a mental health crisis as some struggle with loneliness and the anxiety of trying to pay the rent or feed their children anecdotally we're getting from members there's the start. increase and forward looking if we continue to keep these. structures in place there is

that the message dick abuse and violence against children are both skyrocketing the national domestic abuse helpline has seen a 25 percent increase in calls and online. requests for help since the lockdown receiving hundreds more calls last week compared to 2 weeks earlier what experts warn the restrictions don't just run public system to be use they also cut off escape routes for vulnerable people sadly the predictions are coming to fruition that in fact when men are in a very very dangerous situation of women and children within the home small the never before we have a combination of fact i mean we have already met who are violent and abusive and coercive within the home that success based change by the problem of kind of it 19 but isolation doesn't just make people a potential threat to others there are concerns that it's also huling a mental health crisis as some struggle with loneliness and the anxiety of trying to pay the rent or feed their children anecdotally we're getting from members there's the start slight increase forward looking if we could sing it's the circuit these. structures in p

and in the last week, the national domestic abuse helpline reported a 120% increase in the number of to address this changing threat picture. our incredible police officers and firefighters are out in their communities right now, yes, helping to fight crime, but also to protect the vulnerable and protect victims. and i want to emphasise that anybody who is a victim of these crimes can still get help. anyone in immediate danger should call 999 and press 55 on a mobile if they are not able to talk. let me repeat that again. anyone in immediate danger should call 999 and press 55 on a mobile if you are not able to talk. our outstanding police will absolutely be there for you. the national crime agency is also bearing down on offenders and raising awareness to protect victims of fraud, cybercrime and child abuse. but we all must do more to protect our neighbours, our friends, ourfamily protect our neighbours, our friends, our family members, by protect our neighbours, our friends, ourfamily members, by sharing information about the support that is available. the chancellor this week anno

arrests for domestic abuse offences, nearly 100 a day on average, and domestic abuse calls had risen by about a third in the last six weeks. at the same time, the national domestic abuse helplinecalls and online requests for help. clearly, the warning signals of abuse are flashing red and we have been seeing and hearing these warnings from the domestic abuse secretary itself from the very start of the crisis. asking people to stay at home when home might not be a safe place is clearly a huge challenge. add to that the massive operational challenge that they need to socially distance, to be socially distant, the drop—off and charity funding and it is clear the services for some of the most at risk people are facing extraordinary challenges. that is why i have been clear since becoming a shadow home secretary that the government must take action on tackling domestic abuse and supporting the wider violence against women and girls sector. government action in this area such as the £2 million of funding for helpline is welcome, as is that you are not alone public campaign but it is not enough to provide the emergency support necessary. mr deputy speaker, first out, that £2 million

domestic abuse. yesterday, the home secretary revealed that the national domestic abuse helpline has seen a 25% increase risk from abuse, highlighting that they can still leave home to get the support that you need. it will signpost victims, in terms of how they can access help, but also to reassure them, by making sure that they can access the services that they need at this particular time. and, importantly, it will tell them that they are not alone. priti patel speaking yesterday at the government's daily briefing. we talked now to lisa king from the refuge charity. thank you for your time. we mentioned that statistic of a 25 in -- 25% mentioned that statistic of a 25 in —— 25% increase in calls. is that what you are seeing? that 25% rise in calls is in regard to the domestic abuse helpline. pre— coronavirus it was busy anyway. we have seen a rise in the weekjust gone, monday to friday, the 25% increase in calls to that already busy 24—hour loan. increase in calls to that already busy 24-hour loan. in terms of what was announced yesterday, presumably it will help, but is it enough? there have been tw

the national domestic abuse helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests for help over. ijust knew what was going to happen. ijust wanted the days to go past but it got worse. ta ra worse. tara told me she has been mentally and physically abused by her partner for six months. he deleted a —— controlled all aspects of her life and since self is leading things escalated. you must stay at home. it has been getting worse since the lockdown, abusive verbally, hitting me, causing an argument from nothing. if ifight back causing an argument from nothing. if i fight back and say something wrong, he will hit me. you figures seen by the bbc give a picture of the potential consequence of lockdown for victims. the national helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls and online requests over the past week. the largest domestic abuse jardee who ru ns largest domestic abuse jardee who runs the line says there has been a daily rise of 150% in people visiting the website. tara has now fled her abuser and is being supported by a charity in wales. charities and campaigners have expressed co

increase from the metropolitan police and domestic abuse incidents, 2596 police and domestic abuse incidents, 25% increase in incidents reported to the national helpline view inadequate but nonetheless 10% of that, £75 million made available to front line services, together with out being put into a single port so it can be fast tracked to the front line. also protecting specialist services as well, for migrant women, services where men are victims of domestic violence and lg bt where men are victims of domestic violence and lgbt services. it is vital to protect people who are at risk. we stay —— like seat stay at home, when home is not safe for someone, we home, when home is not safe for someone, we have to recognise that as well. that is the shadow home secretary. we will be speaking to the safeguarding minister, victoria atkins. that and all other sorts of things as well. with a trip to the hairdressers out of the question, many have taken matters, or the scissors, into their own hands. pictures of diy haircuts have been appearing online — some more successful than others. you did yours last week,... take a look. laughter. you are doing it, lad. at