Judge's landmark ruling redefines birth mother rejection
A groundbreaking family court ruling challenges traditional views on birth mother rejection, offering a new perspective on child welfare and the complexities of adoption.
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Missing Children Case: Parents Face Polygraph in Nova Scotia
The parents of three children missing in Nova Scotia are set to undergo polygraph tests as the RCMP-led investigation enters a critical new phase. The case has gripped the local community and sparked an international search effort.
Starmer pledges review of 'unfair' two-child benefit limit
Exclusive: Sir Keir Starmer pledges to review the controversial two-child benefit cap, branding it 'unfair' and signalling a major shift in Labour's welfare policy ahead of the general election.
UK Poll: Majority Now Believe Smacking Children is Unacceptable
Exclusive polling for the Mail reveals a historic shift in British attitudes, with a majority now believing it is unacceptable to smack a child, fuelling fresh calls for an outright ban in England and Northern Ireland.
Urgent Search for Mother After Newborn Abandoned in Bradford
West Yorkshire Police issue an urgent appeal to find the mother of a newborn baby boy discovered alone and wrapped in a towel on a residential street in Bradford. Authorities are deeply concerned for the mother's welfare and are pleading for her to seek i
100+ Groups Demand Starmer Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap
A powerful coalition of over 100 women's rights and poverty organisations has issued a stern demand to the incoming Labour government, urging Sir Keir Starmer to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit, branding it a 'vile policy' that plunges f
Labour pressured to scrap two-child benefit cap
Labour's stance on the controversial two-child benefit cap sparks debate as campaigners urge the party to reconsider its policy ahead of the general election.
Kinnock urges Starmer to scrap two-child benefit cap
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock calls on Keir Starmer to abolish the two-child benefit limit, citing its impact on child poverty. Will Labour take action?
Kinnock: Two-child benefit cap is 'cruel and ineffective'
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock criticises the controversial two-child benefit cap, urging the party to scrap the policy if it wins the next election.
Kinnock urges end to two-child benefit cap
Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has called on the government to scrap the controversial two-child limit on benefits, arguing it pushes families into poverty. Read more on the growing backlash against the policy.
Children's education and healthcare in crisis
A closer look at the systemic gaps in children's education and healthcare, and what needs to change to secure their future.
Bleeding Schoolboy Denied Help by Teacher – Outrage
A 12-year-old boy was reportedly left bleeding in class after his teacher refused to provide him with napkins to stop the blood. The distressing incident has sparked outrage among parents and the local community.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit cap
Labour announces plans to abolish the controversial two-child benefit cap, aiming to lift 250,000 children out of poverty. Critics argue the policy has pushed families into hardship.
38 girls die in Guatemala shelter fire
A devastating fire at a government-run shelter in Guatemala has killed 38 girls, with officials suspecting negligence and poor conditions may have contributed to the tragedy. The incident has sparked national outrage and calls for accountability.
DWP and HMRC update Child Benefit payments
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are rolling out a significant update to Child Benefit payments, affecting millions of families across the UK. Here’s how the changes could impact you.
Britain's youngest mother at 12 after family tragedies
At just 12 years old, a girl became Britain's youngest mother after enduring a series of devastating family tragedies. Her story sheds light on the vulnerabilities faced by children in crisis.
NSPCC warns of rising child welfare concerns
The NSPCC has warned of a significant increase in child welfare concerns, with sports clubs and schools urged to take immediate action to safeguard children.
Childhood verbal abuse harms mental health long-term
New research reveals that verbal abuse in childhood can inflict long-term mental health damage, comparable to physical or sexual abuse. Experts call for urgent recognition and action.
California 'Surrogacy Farm' Accused of Child Abuse
Disturbing reports emerge of a so-called 'surrogacy farm' in California where children were allegedly abused, with photos sparking outrage and investigations.
Dad moves kids 200 miles to escape toxic school
A desperate father relocates his children 200 miles away from their home to protect them from a 'toxic' school environment, sparking debate over parental rights and school accountability.
Christian foster mum banned from trans child hormone therapy
A devout Christian foster carer has been barred by a court from permitting a transgender child in her care to undergo hormone therapy, sparking a heated debate on parental rights and child welfare.
US child tax credit success prompts UK policy review
American families in Fairfax County benefit from expanded child tax credits as experts debate potential UK adoption of similar poverty-reduction measures.
Alabama boy dies in hot car tragedy
A heartbreaking incident in Alabama has left a young boy dead after being left in a scorching hot car, sparking outrage and raising questions about child welfare services.
ICE arrests father at Oregon preschool - shocking video
A disturbing video captures the moment US immigration officers detain a man dropping off his child at a preschool in Oregon, sparking outrage over enforcement tactics.
Parents charged after abandoning boy at courthouse
A Missouri couple faces charges after allegedly abandoning their 8-year-old son at a courthouse. The boy was left with a note, sparking outrage and a police investigation.
Mums trapped in financial abuse via child maintenance
Single mothers are being trapped in financial abuse as ex-partners manipulate the child maintenance system, leaving them struggling to survive.
Medics feared anti-vax mum would deny daughter cancer care
A mother's refusal to vaccinate her daughter raised fears among medical professionals that she might also reject life-saving cancer treatment. The disturbing case highlights tensions between parental rights and child welfare.
Father flees with abducted child in Milwaukee – new video
Dramatic footage reveals the moment a father allegedly abducted his child in Milwaukee, sparking a widespread police search.
21 Kids Rescued from 'Dark Web' Home in Police Raid
A couple has been arrested after 21 children were found living in squalid conditions, with authorities suspecting links to the dark web. Read the full story here.
Badenoch faces Tory backlash over two-child benefit cap
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch sparks controversy by defending the two-child benefit cap, as internal Tory dissent grows over its impact on poverty.
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