Labour urged to raise age of criminal responsibility
A major report demands Labour raises the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, arguing the current law harms vulnerable children. Read the full findings.
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Report: Ban free translators for migrant benefit claims
A new report urges ministers to ban migrants from using taxpayer-funded translators to claim benefits, aiming to save millions and restore parliamentary control over the welfare system.
New UK animal welfare strategy bans hare hunting season
The UK government launches a new animal welfare plan for England, introducing a 'close season' for hares and pledging to end cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs. Read the full details.
Victoria Police policy risks fair trial rights for detainees
A new Victoria Police welfare policy has sparked controversy, with legal experts warning it could compromise detainees' right to a fair trial. Read the full investigation.
Labour's Child Poverty Plan: Scrap Two-Child Limit
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden launches Labour's child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap. He insists further welfare reform is essential to tackle rising costs and help people into work.
Badenoch defends two-child benefit cap amid criticism
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces backlash over supporting the controversial two-child benefit limit. Read the full analysis of this welfare policy debate.
Mother accused of leaving missing girl with zoo strangers
The mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard is accused of leaving her with strangers from a zoo and refusing to cooperate with police. Help find Melodee.
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals DWP Systemic Failures
A devastating independent review exposes how the DWP's flawed Carer's Allowance system criminalised unpaid carers, with some driven to consider suicide. Ministers face calls for apology and urgent reform.
Schoolgirl, 11, 'starved' before death in Connecticut
An 11-year-old girl, Jacqueline 'Mimi' Torres-Garcia, died from starvation after being restrained with zip ties. Her body was found a year later in a plastic bin, sparking a murder investigation.
Universal Credit changes: £725 boost for millions
Major DWP reforms to Universal Credit will see nearly 4 million households get an income boost. Learn how the new Act impacts payments and work incentives.
Family of 7 to gain £10k as benefit cap lifts
Lisa and David White's five-child family could receive thousands more in benefits as Labour prepares to scrap the two-child limit. Discover how this policy change affects 200,000 large families.
Government drops 35-hour job search rule for benefits
The UK Government is ditching the rigid 35-hour weekly job search requirement for benefit claimants. Discover how the new 'Pathfinder' scheme aims for a more personalised approach to welfare.
US Indigenous Child Removal Crisis Continues
Shocking investigation reveals US child welfare systems still separate Native American children from families at disproportionate rates. Learn the devastating truth.
Reeves to Remove Two-Child Benefit Cap in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to abolish the two-child benefit cap, a move set to lift 350,000 children from poverty. Discover the full budget implications.
US migrant child helpline failing vulnerable children
Shocking investigation reveals how a taxpayer-funded helpline for unaccompanied migrant children is failing to protect them from trafficking and abuse, with calls going unanswered and cases mishandled.
Prison Crisis: Wrongful Releases Expose Broken System
Exclusive investigation reveals Britain's prison service is buckling under systemic pressures, with mistaken releases reaching critical levels. Discover how institutional failures, not individual errors, are putting public safety at risk.
Business Chief Demands Sick Note System Overhaul
Former John Lewis chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield calls for urgent reform of UK sick note culture, warning it's pushing people out of work and burdening the NHS.
Victoria prisoners serving full terms in police cells
Exclusive investigation reveals Victoria's correctional system at breaking point as prisoners complete entire jail terms in police cells, raising serious human rights concerns.
Benefits System Language Creates Claimant Anxiety
Exploring the psychological toll of navigating the UK's benefits system and how its alienating language exacerbates claimant anxiety while creating unnecessary barriers to essential support.
Scotland's child attempted murder charges surge 900%
Shocking new figures reveal a dramatic surge in Scottish children facing attempted murder charges, with experts warning organised crime gangs are systematically exploiting vulnerable youngsters across the nation.
Benefits crackdown targets caviar and lobster purchases
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's welfare system is set for a major overhaul, with luxury items including lobster, caviar, and premium steaks potentially being banned from purchase through benefits.
Britain's Poverty Paradox: Pensioners vs Children
New analysis reveals the stark political choice facing Britain: tackling pensioner poverty has come at the expense of children. Discover why our welfare system forces this impossible decision and what it means for the nation's future.
Child poverty crisis: 73 areas where most children face hardship
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.
Mother loses child benefit after booking flight but not flying
A British mother has lost thousands in child benefit payments after DWP officials ruled she emigrated to Norway - despite never boarding her booked flight. The controversial case exposes gaps in welfare rules.
Grooming Gangs Inquiry Plunged Into Chaos
An explosive investigation into grooming gangs across Britain has been plunged into disarray, with allegations of political interference, procedural failures, and fundamental questions about whether victims will ever see justice.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
Father's suicide after Universal Credit error exposes system failure
A devoted father-of-two tragically ended his life after a catastrophic Universal Credit error left his family without income for weeks, exposing systemic failures in the UK's welfare safety net.
Scotland's prison crisis: Overcrowding and staff shortages
Scotland's prison system faces a dangerous breaking point with severe overcrowding and chronic understaffing creating what watchdogs call a 'toxic combination' threatening both inmate welfare and officer safety.
Kid Nation: CBS's Controversial Child Experiment Exposed
New documentary reveals disturbing details about CBS's 2007 reality show Kid Nation, where 40 children were left to fend for themselves in ghost town conditions, sparking fresh outrage and ethical concerns.
Centrelink's Illegal JobSeeker Payment Cancellations Exposed
An explosive investigation reveals how Centrelink illegally cancelled thousands of JobSeeker payments, leaving vulnerable Australians destitute and fighting a broken system.
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