Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
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.
Category : Search result: child illness
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
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.
Dog Illness Warning for November Woodland Walks
Vets warn dog owners about Seasonal Canine Illness, a serious condition most common in November after woodland walks. Learn the symptoms and how to protect your pet.
Mum's schizophrenia led to toddler's swing death
A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Toddler dies from mystery illness within hours
Heartbreaking details emerge about the sudden death of a two-year-old girl from a mystery illness that escalated within hours, leaving her family and community devastated.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
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.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
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.
Toddler found wandering London streets alone overnight
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.
Child found wandering alone in East London before dawn
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.
Night cough revealed daughter's silent killer condition
A mother's chilling account of discovering her daughter's life-threatening condition after a persistent night cough led to an urgent hospital dash and shocking diagnosis.
Texas mother arrested for abandoning 6-year-old son
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.
Schoolchildren: The Hidden Drivers of UK's Winter Flu Crisis
New research reveals how school environments are accelerating flu transmission across Britain, with children acting as key vectors spreading viruses to vulnerable populations.
Boy's final words: "I told you I was ill" before cancer death
The devastating story of 10-year-old Dylan Cope from Wales who lost his brave battle with cancer after doctors initially dismissed his symptoms as growing pains.
Real child behind Jacqueline Wilson's Lola revealed
Bestselling author reveals the touching story of a terminally ill girl who inspired her character Lola, creating an enduring legacy through children's literature.
Mum faked kids' cancer to scam £80k from donors
A deceitful mother who fabricated her children's terminal cancer diagnoses to con well-wishers out of thousands faces justice in shocking charity fraud case.
Four-year-old dies in Strep A outbreak
A four-year-old boy has tragically died from a Strep A infection amid growing concerns about a nationwide outbreak, with health officials investigating multiple cases across the UK.
DWP Update: Special Rules for Terminal Illness PIP Claims
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed crucial changes to Special Rules for Terminal Illness claims, making it easier for those with severe conditions to access vital support.
Texas sisters charged with child abuse after disturbing 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.
Baby's red ears revealed deadly sepsis condition
A mother's instinct and attention to unusual red ears helped doctors diagnose life-threatening sepsis in her baby boy, leading to emergency treatment and recovery.
NSW Police: 19 arrested in child abuse network bust
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.
Mystery as 3-year-old boy found alone on Birmingham street
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.
Stepmother jailed for stepson's captivity in house of horrors
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.
COVID or Flu? Your Essential Winter Symptom Checker
Struggling to tell COVID-19 from seasonal flu? Our comprehensive symptom checker reveals the key differences and when to seek medical help.
Bedbound at 27: Four-Year Medical Mystery Solved
After being dismissed by doctors for years, Megan Hogg finally received a life-changing diagnosis that explains why she spent four years bedbound with debilitating symptoms.
Two-Child Benefit Cap: What You Need to Know
The UK's two-child benefit limit explained: How this policy affects family finances and why campaigners demand its abolition as child poverty rises.
Grandmother Sues Social Workers Over Noah Cuatro's Death
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.
Norovirus outbreak sickens 70 on cruise ship
A luxury Royal Caribbean cruise ship has been struck by a significant norovirus outbreak, leaving more than 70 passengers suffering from severe vomiting and diarrhoea symptoms during their holiday voyage.
Schoolgirl's neck pain revealed deadly sepsis
Eight-year-old Jessica Breeze's ordinary neck pain turned into a life-threatening sepsis battle. Her family shares crucial symptoms every parent must know to spot this silent killer.
Steve Martin Cancels Shows After Martin Short Falls Ill
Steve Martin halts 'Dukes of Funny' tour performances in Dallas after Martin Short falls ill. Full refunds issued as fans await health updates on the comedy legend.
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