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.
New research suggests the smell of fatty foods like bacon during pregnancy could predispose children to obesity. Learn about the study's findings and the implications for maternal nutrition.
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.
As a new sugar tax targets pre-packaged milkshakes and lattes, we investigate the health impact of your daily coffee habit. Discover the facts and rethink your drink.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces extending the sugar tax to milkshakes, aiming to cut child obesity and tooth decay. A key step in Labour's child health strategy.
New research reveals that infant feeding, sleep, and play habits established by two months old can predict higher BMI by six months, setting the stage for lifelong health risks. Learn how to build healthier routines.
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.
Leading educators demand cooking skills become fundamental in primary curriculum to combat obesity crisis and save NHS billions. Could kitchen classrooms be the future?
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
New NHS data exposes a growing health crisis as West Midlands records highest childhood obesity rates in England, with nearly 1 in 3 Year 6 children clinically obese.
Groundbreaking research exposes how current food labelling systems are failing British consumers and contributing to rising obesity rates across the UK.
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.
Exclusive analysis reveals England's escalating obesity epidemic with stark regional disparities and concerning patterns emerging across different demographic groups.
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.
New CDC data reveals American obesity rates have hit unprecedented levels, while revolutionary GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound show promising results in combating the epidemic.
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.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's growing obesity epidemic is pushing the NHS toward an impossible choice between routine care and weight-related treatments as waiting lists hit record highs.
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.
Groundbreaking research from Lund University shows obesity significantly increases risk for numerous cancers including leukaemia, thyroid and breast cancer, with UK health experts calling for urgent action.
Groundbreaking research exposes how obesity has become the primary driver behind rising cancer rates in older adults, with stark warnings for UK healthcare systems.
Groundbreaking research exposes Australia's alarming obesity divide, with detailed analysis revealing which suburbs are winning and losing the battle of the bulge.
New data reveals America's obesity epidemic has worsened dramatically, with 22 states reaching unprecedented levels. Health experts warn of severe consequences for healthcare systems and national wellbeing.
A French family's world shatters as their nine-year-old daughter dies by suicide after enduring cruel weight-related bullying at school, leaving behind a heartbreaking final note.
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.
California becomes first US state to ban harmful additives and limit sugar in school meals, targeting childhood obesity and health inequality.
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.
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.