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.
New government regulations reveal which critical workers must report to duty during spring bank holidays - find out if your job is on the mandatory list.
Exclusive report on the dramatic California coastline collapse where crumbling bluffs are destroying luxury properties and forcing emergency evacuations in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Southern California faces nature's fury as torrential rains and hurricane-force winds trigger widespread flooding, power outages and evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom mobilises emergency response amid the atmospheric river onslaught.
Exclusive: The National Joint Council has walked away from negotiations to improve poverty pay for care workers, sparking outrage across the sector as staffing crisis worsens.
Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.
A massive landslide has severed Highway 1 at San Simeon, isolating Big Sur and triggering indefinite road closures. Emergency repairs are underway amid ongoing storm threats.
A magical outdoor dining experience in California, featured on The Food Network, has been abruptly shut down by local authorities due to permit violations, leaving ticket-holders disappointed.
A state of emergency has been declared across parts of Northern California as a severe atmospheric river unleashes catastrophic flooding, destructive mudslides, and widespread power outages, claiming lives and stranding communities.
A community is in mourning after 18-year-old Xavier Padilla Aguilera was tragically killed after being swept into a storm drain during severe flooding in California. Read the full, heartbreaking story.
Shocking video captures the terrifying moment a powerful mudslide, triggered by heavy rains, devastates a California neighbourhood, sweeping away cars and threatening properties.
Exclusive investigation reveals California Governor Gavin Newsom has redirected $181 million from homelessness initiatives to support Democratic candidates and causes, sparking outrage from advocacy groups.
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
Starbucks faces a major legal and PR crisis as US labour officials allege the coffee chain illegally fired over 20 employees across multiple states for their union organising efforts.
New Census data reveals a tale of two Americas, with California and Louisiana experiencing the highest poverty rates. This in-depth analysis explores the economic policies, social safety nets, and stark realities behind the numbers.
A routine car wash in Westminster, California, became the centre of a major Homeland Security sting, resulting in multiple arrests and a worker collapsing in shock. The targeted operation has ignited fresh debates on immigration enforcement tactics.
A controversial US immigration directive from Donald Trump is cited as a key trigger for a sweeping South Korean crackdown on illegal workers, resulting in mass arrests and industry turmoil.
A catastrophic collision involving a truck carrying Mexican farmworkers and a semi-trailer has resulted in a devastating fireball, claiming 15 lives and leaving multiple injured in Southern California. The tragic incident is one of the deadliest road acci
California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to mandate health warnings on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to combat the youth mental health crisis. A potential blueprint for the UK?
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers the best UK universities for Social Work degrees. Discover which institutions excel in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this crucial field.
New research reveals that building genuine, trusting relationships is the most critical factor for success in children's social work, outweighing procedural targets.
A rapidly expanding wildfire, fuelled by powerful winds, is menacing California's iconic Giant Sequoia groves. Firefighters are in a critical battle to protect these ancient natural wonders, some over 3,000 years old, from catastrophic damage.
Unite union general secretary Sharon Graham demands Labour urgently improve its workers' rights package, warning that failing to fulfil this key election promise would be a 'betrayal' of voters.
In a major development, US immigration officials have released 300 South Korean technicians detained at a Hyundai plant in Alabama. The resolution follows intense diplomatic efforts from Seoul.
The South Korean government pledges consular assistance following a major US immigration enforcement operation that resulted in the arrest of hundreds of its nationals.
Christina McAnea, head of Britain's largest union, issues a stark warning on the UK's social care crisis, calling for immediate funding and a national strategy to fix the crumbling system.
A landmark legal battle unfolds as a California nudist resort is sued for alleged discrimination against single men, challenging the ethics of its 'couples-only' membership rules.
Hurricane Hilary, a powerful Category 4 storm, is forecast to unleash 'catastrophic and life-threatening' flooding on Mexico's Baja California peninsula and the southwestern US, including California, this weekend.
Exclusive analysis reveals the California dream is over for retirees, with soaring costs, a deepening homelessness crisis, and punishing taxes making it one of America's worst retirement destinations.