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Eton's ambitious plan to revolutionise children's homes

Exclusive investigation reveals how Eton College and other top boarding schools are partnering to revolutionise Britain's children's homes system, bringing academic excellence and pastoral care to vulnerable children.

Carer jailed for stealing £10k from dementia patient

A care worker has been sentenced after callously stealing life savings from a vulnerable dementia sufferer, spending the money on fast food, luxury tanning sessions, and streaming services while her victim was left confused and destitute.

FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates

Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.

Widow, 83, drowns in flood after rescue failure

An 83-year-old woman drowned in her bungalow during severe flooding after fire crews, aware of vulnerable residents, failed to conduct a morning welfare check. An inquest hears the devastating sequence of failures.

Jess Phillips: 'Grooming Gang Denial' Failing Kids

Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers a powerful speech in the Commons, accusing the government and society of being in 'denial' over the characteristics of grooming gangs, hindering efforts to stop the abuse.

Hospital Apologises After Stranding Vulnerable Patient

Milton Keynes University Hospital issues formal apology after a catastrophic failure leaves a vulnerable patient with learning disabilities alone and without transport for hours, sparking outrage from Mencap and a government review.

Granddaughter's light sentence for medication tampering outrage

A Wisconsin woman receives a shockingly lenient sentence after pleading guilty to adulterating her 79-year-old grandmother's diabetes medication, a case that has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about elder abuse and justice.

Vulnerable at risk as UK housing support slashed

Charities sound the alarm as government cuts to housing vouchers and soaring rents threaten to leave thousands of vulnerable Britons, including families and the elderly, without a home. A perfect storm of policy failure and economic pressure is pushing th

Government axes free school meal holiday support

The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme funding, ending crucial free school meal support for over 600,000 children during holidays, sparking outrage from charities and opposition parties.

Ofgem slams government over delayed energy bill support

The energy regulator Ofgem has issued a stern rebuke to the UK government for its failure to implement a crucial social energy tariff, leaving millions of vulnerable Britons exposed to high bills. Discover the details of the delay and the growing calls fo

Ex-Priest Guilty of Brainwashing Women for Lingerie

A disgraced former Church of England priest, Michael Byrne, has been convicted for a shocking campaign of coercion, convincing vulnerable women to model lingerie for him under the guise of 'spiritual healing'. Discover the full, disturbing details of his

Bonnie Blue doc sparks mental health ethics debate

A controversial new documentary about Bonnie Blue, a young woman with severe mental health struggles, has sparked heated discussions on ethics, privacy, and the portrayal of vulnerable individuals in media.

SNP under fire over 3-year justice delays for victims

The SNP government has been accused of failing victims of crime as court backlogs leave some waiting up to three years for justice. Critics slam the delays as 'unacceptable' amid rising concerns over Scotland's legal system.

AI-generated images mock Uvalde school shooting victims

Disturbing AI-generated images depicting victims of the Uvalde school shooting have surfaced online, sparking outrage and prompting legal scrutiny. Authorities are investigating the origins of these offensive deepfakes.

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