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.
A man with a prior conviction faces court after French postal staff discovered a child-like sex doll in a parcel from Shein. The case fuels international calls for online retail bans.
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.
Burt Meyer, the creative genius behind iconic children's toys like Lite-Brite and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, has passed away at 99. Discover the legacy of a man who brought joy to generations.
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.
Residents of Milton Keynes react with amusement as a Pulitzer-winning US magazine describes their town as a technologically advanced dystopia due to its delivery robots. Discover the local response.
Burt Meyer, the iconic toymaker behind Mouse Trap and Lite-Brite, has died aged 99. Discover the legacy of the man who shaped childhoods for generations.
Burt Meyer, the visionary toy inventor who created Lite-Brite and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots, has died aged 99. Discover the story behind the toys that defined generations.
Google DeepMind is accelerating its robotics ambitions by hiring Boston Dynamics' former CTO. Discover how Gemini AI could power the next generation of humanoid machines.
Melania Trump tells US troops to prepare for battlefield robots, sparking online criticism over her 'dystopian' vision for AI warfare. Read the full story.
Former Smallville actor Allison Mack opens up about her journey from TV fame to jail time for involvement in the NXIVM sex trafficking case. Discover the full story in this week's best podcasts.
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.
Medical professionals are reporting concerning injuries from the 'knismesis' sex trend. Discover what you need to know about this risky behaviour and how to stay safe.
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
A Devon man has been convicted under the Customs and Excise Management Act for importing a child-like sex doll, marking a significant legal precedent in the UK's fight against child exploitation.
Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand GOOP launches a controversial £1,300 erotic advent calendar featuring bondage rope, gold-plated handcuffs and luxury vibrators, redefining festive celebrations.
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.
Convicted sex offender Anthony Lennon, who vanished from Oklahoma's GPS monitoring system, has been apprehended following an intensive search across multiple states.
Fast fashion giant Shein removes controversial child-resembling sex dolls from sale following French authorities' child protection investigation, sparking debate about online retail ethics.
Ex-Police Community Support Officer who worked on Claudia Lawrence disappearance case pleads guilty to multiple child sex offences including indecent images and sexual communication with a child.
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.
Queensland announces Australia's first publicly accessible sex offender register, with Daniel Morcombe's parents championing the reform and pushing for nationwide adoption to enhance child safety.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's landmark child sex abuse inquiry faces mounting criticism over delays and survivor treatment as crucial hearings remain incomplete.
An exclusive investigation reveals the UK's controversial AI-powered brothel where men experience intimate encounters with hyper-realistic robots. Discover the shocking reality of this technological revolution in adult entertainment.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals Amazon has deployed over 750,000 robots while cutting frontline jobs, raising urgent questions about automation's impact on employment.
A depraved couple has been sentenced to prison for keeping a young girl in a sex dungeon and subjecting her to horrific abuse in a case that has shocked the nation.
Shocking allegations emerge from Fiji as Arvind Ajay Singh, a British national, faces multiple child sex charges alongside another man at a Suva childcare facility, sending shockwaves through the community.