Are AIDS figures up or down?

Are AIDS figures up or down?

We are told today that new cases of HIV are less than predicted, in fact 6 million fewer, according to latest figures just published. This is a timely update, with World AIDS Day coming up on 1 December. It has to be good news if there are fewer cases, but what...
The give and take of marriage

The give and take of marriage

I I guess the Queen and Prince Philip have had their ups and downs like any married couple, and even more as being royal, their marriage is far from ordinary and always in the public gaze. I remember as a cub reporter having to write up on golden and diamond wedding...
Crusading Jemima wins my respect

Crusading Jemima wins my respect

Jemima Khan has gone up tremendously in my estimation following her very public support for her former husband Imran, as well as other political activists, following their arrest in Pakistan. Jemima has become a lead spokesman in the UK fighting his cause, and other...
Commons committee urged to stamp out sex trafficking

Commons committee urged to stamp out sex trafficking

A parliamentary committee will next week debate amendments to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill. These include proposals submitted by Dr Carrie Pemberton, the dynamic founder of CHASTE, to stamp out sex trafficking. Carrie is concerned that those who support...