@jemmacrew

Senior journalist @BBCNews. Former Social Affairs Correspondent @PA. Junior author on David Randall's The Universal Journalist. 📚 & 🎶

Joined May 2009
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Some news - I've helped update the newest edition of the Universal Journalist which is out later this month! You can pre-order now:
Pluto Press@PlutoPress2 Mar 2021
📚COMING SOON!📚 The Universal Journalist edited by David Randall (@UniversalJourno) with @JemmaCrew A fully updated edition of one of the world's bestselling journalism handbooks Pre-order your copy here: plutobooks.com/9780745343259…
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What does the Renters' Rights Bill mean for you? By @Tarahwelsh @TaraMewawalla @jemmacrew bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqjw…

Renters' Rights Act: What it means for tenants and landlords

The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

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The damning Grenfell Tower Inquiry report sets out a "path to disaster" at Grenfell stretching back to the early 1990s affecting how fire safety in high rise buildings has been managed and regulated. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cged…

Grenfell's path to disaster: How chain of failures led to 72 deaths

The damning report sets out failures stretching back to the early 1990s over how fire safety was regulated in high rises.

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Government knew repayment demands left carers poorer bbc.in/3V35FIm

Government knew overpaid carer's allowance left carers poorer

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Unpaid carers being forced to repay £250m in allowance overpayments bbc.in/3UO0TwV

Unpaid carers being forced to repay £250m to DWP in allowance overpayments

One claimant unknowingly overpaid Carer's Allowance said the debts she incurred have brought 'considerable financial strain'.

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‘Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands’ Has this happened to YOU? Plse do DM me confidentially bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68774399

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.

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Unpaid carers tell of their shock at having to repay thousands. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68774399

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.

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Grateful to the unpaid carers who spoke to us for this story.
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Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands bbc.in/43VFw0S
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Thank you to the unpaid carers who shared their stories with us @BBCRadio2 @theJeremyVine. This is just the tip of the iceberg. They amassed huge debts due to earning modest wages in part-time jobs without realising the impact it would have. @jemmacrew bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68774399

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.

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A draft report uncovered by the BBC shows the Post Office spent £100m of public money fighting sub-postmasters in court despite knowing its defence was untrue. Latest investigation w/ @tomjbeal 🚨 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68663750

Secret papers reveal Post Office knew its court defence was false

A draft report seen by the BBC confirms the Post Office knew of IT vulnerabilities before Bates v Post Office case.

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BBC News - How much aid is getting into Gaza, and how? bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-…

Is Israel meeting promise to let more aid into Gaza?

Israel says it is building a new crossing into northern Gaza after promising to open the Erez crossing.

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New life springs from Sycamore Gap tree's rescued seeds and twigs after it was mysteriously cut down, giving hope it has a future bbc.in/49KvP7w

Sycamore Gap: New life springs from rescued tree

BBC News is shown the secret site protecting the remains of the Sycamore Gap tree felled last year.

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James Cleverly vows to ensure women getting abortions feel safe bbc.in/4b0pztB
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Story by @oliver_slow:
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More than 300,000 in England face being homeless at Christmas, charity estimates bbc.in/41plACz

More than 300,000 in England face being homeless at Christmas, charity estimates

A lack of social housing and rising rents has seen numbers in England rise this year, Shelter said.

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Domestic-abuse victims fear deportation if they go to police bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67357025

Domestic-abuse victims fear deportation if they go to police

Every police force in England and Wales has reported domestic-abuse victims to Immigration Enforcement.

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Four British men freed after Afghanistan detention bbc.in/3tsrmGB

Four British men freed after Afghanistan detention

The UK welcomes their release after they were held for allegedly breaking the country's laws.

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bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67066728 Article and interview with the BBC and the release of the detainees.

Four British men freed after Afghanistan detention

The UK welcomes their release after they were held for allegedly breaking the country's laws.

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A.A.Milne@A_AMilne1 Oct 2023
“I can face the winter with calm. Crisp and sparkling days, long pleasant evenings, cheery fires. Good work shall be done this winter. Life shall be lived well. The end of the summer is not the end of the world. Here’s to October.” ~A.A.Milne #October #October1 #nature
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Sycamore Gap tree: Proposals, photographs and the big screen bbc.in/3PUBtvt

Sycamore Gap tree: Proposals, photographs and the big screen

After well known North East tree was chopped down, people share their memories of the landmark.

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Terrible news in Northumberland this morning as the Sycamore Gap tree is discovered felled - our staff are on the scene and we'll bring you updates throughout the day chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor…

Police issue arrest update after Sycamore Gap tree destroyed - live updates

The iconic tree in Northumberland is famous around the world but is no longer standing with it understood to have been cut down

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The Russell Brand allegations have sparked a lot of discussion about the age of consent. But could a change in law actually help protect 16 and 17-year-olds? @jemmacrew, @Fran_Gillett and I spoke to experts in sexual offences policy to find out bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66872467

Russell Brand accuser sparks debate about staggered age of consent

Claims against the star have led to discussions about the power dynamic between adults and teens in relationships.

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