The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
Exclusive investigation reveals ADHD services across England are closing to new NHS patients, leaving thousands without diagnosis or treatment amid unprecedented demand.
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Exclusive analysis reveals Britain is hurtling toward its most devastating flu season in history, with the NHS vaccination programme in turmoil and experts warning of thousands of preventable deaths.
A five-year-old girl has tragically passed away following a sudden medical emergency outside her primary school in Merseyside, leaving the community in mourning.
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
Exclusive analysis reveals England's escalating obesity epidemic with stark regional disparities and concerning patterns emerging across different demographic groups.
A young Palestinian boy shares his traumatic experience of surviving an Israeli airstrike that killed his family, as UK politicians debate arms exports to Israel.
A four-year-old girl faced a life-threatening emergency after swallowing a button battery from a children's toy, prompting urgent warnings from medical experts about hidden household dangers.
Soaring living costs are pushing families into hygiene poverty, with schools across Britain now supplying basic toiletries and period products to struggling pupils.
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
Shocking new data reveals how areas like Jaywick and London boroughs show escalating deprivation, food bank reliance, and child poverty amid Britain's growing inequality divide.
Shocking new data reveals the devastating scale of child poverty across England, with nearly all children in dozens of regions living in low-income households, raising urgent questions about government policy and social inequality.
A toddler nearly died after being sent home from hospital with suspected tonsillitis. The family shares their harrowing story to warn other parents about sepsis symptoms.
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Shocking new research reveals the stark gender gap in life expectancy as experts warn men's health is in crisis. Discover the urgent changes needed to address this silent emergency.
Model Hailey Bieber reveals her shocking health crisis involving large ovarian cysts that left her feeling like her body was shutting down completely.
Former BBC presenter Marcus Skeete reveals his devastating mental health struggle and launches groundbreaking fund to support others in crisis
Shocking child neglect case in Texas as a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her young son completely alone for several days without supervision or provisions.
New research reveals how school environments are accelerating flu transmission across Britain, with children acting as key vectors spreading viruses to vulnerable populations.
Discover the common bedtime phrase that could be harming your child's sleep and emotional wellbeing, according to leading parenting specialists.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's second biggest killer disease is being dangerously overlooked despite devastating death toll and rising cases across the UK.
A heartbroken mother suffering from psychosis smothered her five-year-old autistic son with a pillow after hearing voices that told her he 'didn't belong in this world', as harrowing court case reveals.
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking rise in child homelessness across the UK, with government policies failing to protect the most vulnerable from poverty and housing insecurity.
Shocking new figures reveal the devastating scale of child homelessness across the UK, with over 145,000 children currently living in temporary accommodation as government policies fail to address the growing emergency.