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 key US vaccine advisory committee has postponed a vote on hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns after members expressed confusion. The decision could impact long-standing immunisation policy.
England's chief medical officer warns infections in older adults are under-treated and under-researched, raising risks of stroke and heart attack. He urges better care and personal protection.
England's Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty urges over-65s to take immediate action against infections like flu and Covid-19, which can spike heart attack and stroke risks. Get vaccinated now to ensure protection for Christmas gatherings.
England's chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, calls for urgent research to prevent and manage infections in older adults, highlighting risks from sepsis to dementia. Read his full report.
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.
UK health officials report 847 measles cases in England, a rise of 36. With 69% in children under 10, parents are urged to check MMR vaccine status immediately.
Stay proactive with your health this winter. Discover the eight essential NHS screenings and vaccinations for over-60s to ensure a healthier 2026.
The NHS issues an urgent warning about life-threatening meningitis, urging people to check vaccination status with their GP. Teenagers and young adults are at high risk.
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.
Health authorities issue urgent warning as measles and whooping cough cases surge across Britain. Discover if you're among those at risk and how to protect your family.
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
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.
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.
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.
The NHS has identified 12 high-risk categories who should receive crucial winter vaccinations immediately. Discover if you're eligible for protection against flu, COVID-19 and pneumonia.
Expert medical advice reveals crucial strategies for staying healthy this winter, from vaccination timing to workplace habits and sleep management.
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.
Two Texas sisters have been charged with serious child abuse offences after police discovered three young children living in squalid conditions with injuries and signs of severe neglect.
A major police operation across New South Wales has resulted in 19 arrests for child abuse material offences, with victims including infants among the 14 children rescued from harm.
A concerned mother's emotional warning as NHS data shows vaccination rates plummeting across England, putting children at risk of preventable diseases.
West Midlands Police appeal for information after toddler discovered alone on city street overnight, with authorities growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and searching for his guardians.
A stepmother's reign of terror exposed as she's convicted for holding her stepson captive in squalid conditions while his father faces separate charges in a shocking case of child cruelty.
The UK's two-child benefit limit explained: How this policy affects family finances and why campaigners demand its abolition as child poverty rises.
The heartbroken grandmother of Noah Cuatro, the four-year-old boy tortured to death despite multiple warnings to authorities, is taking legal action against social workers she claims ignored clear signs of abuse in a case that has shocked America.
Exclusive: A young British traveller's dream gap year turns into a medical crisis after contracting typhoid from a cat bite in Indonesia, sparking urgent health warnings for backpackers.
US parents charged with child abuse after six infants discovered in a padlocked storage unit. Police reveal horrifying details of the neglect case that has shocked the nation.
Exclusive: A Queensland father's battle to obtain a Blue Card reveals shocking systemic failures, leaving children potentially at risk and parents in bureaucratic limbo. Investigation uncovers a child safety system in crisis.