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.
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.
Jenna Ortega delivers striking AI warning at Marrakech Film Festival, fearing Hollywood's dangerous path and defending human creativity's beautiful imperfections. Read her full statement.
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.
Scottish crime writer Val McDermid reveals why winter is her 'chosen season of creativity' and shares her unique writing process. Discover how she crafts her bestselling thrillers.
Three AI-generated tracks have topped Spotify's Viral 50 chart, igniting a fierce debate about the 'democratisation' of art versus the loss of human creativity and the dangers of scale. Discover the full story.
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.
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
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.
A two-year-old boy created an unexpected artwork covering himself and his home in blue paint while his mother was briefly distracted.
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.
A groundbreaking exhibition showcases AI-generated images that defy human understanding, revealing how artificial intelligence perceives reality in ways our minds cannot grasp.
Oscar-winning actress Dame Emma Thompson delivers powerful critique of artificial intelligence on The Late Show, warning it could 'kill creativity' and destroy vital human elements in storytelling.
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.
Groundbreaking research reveals how creative pursuits like painting, writing and music can significantly boost brain health and protect against cognitive decline as we age.
Discover how leading contemporary artists including Chris Ofili, Lindsey Mendick and Ragnar Kjartansson use carefully curated playlists to unlock their creative potential and transform their studios into spaces of musical inspiration.
Groundbreaking research reveals how embracing creativity in later life can significantly boost brain health and cognitive function, offering powerful protection against mental decline.
Acclaimed fantasy author Tigest Girma reveals how her daily walks through London's landscapes inspire her bestselling novels and creative process in exclusive interview.
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.
As children increasingly use AI to create music, experts warn we're missing the most valuable part of the creative process - the messy, joyful journey of discovery.
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.
Discover how a 70-year-old typewriter is challenging digital norms and unlocking unexpected creative genius in writers, artists, and thinkers across Britain.
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.
The UK's two-child benefit limit explained: How this policy affects family finances and why campaigners demand its abolition as child poverty rises.
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.
Explore the profound impact of art on mental and physical health. Discover how creativity, from music to painting, is becoming a vital tool in healing and saving lives across the UK.
US parents charged with child abuse after six infants discovered in a padlocked storage unit. Police reveal horrifying details of the neglect case that has shocked the nation.