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.
Three children were among four people killed when a gunman opened fire at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California. Eleven others were wounded in the targeted attack. Police are appealing for witnesses.
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.
SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.
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.
Helen Newlove transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for crime victims, becoming Victims' Commissioner and Conservative peer. Her legacy includes the 2024 Victims and Prisoners Act.
Tributes are paid to Baroness Helen Newlove, the passionate Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, who has died following a short illness. Read about her powerful legacy.
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, has passed away following a short illness. The fierce campaigner for victims' rights transformed the role. Read her powerful story.
Baroness Helen Newlove, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, has died after a short illness. A passionate advocate for victims' rights, her legacy transformed the role. Our thoughts are with her family.
Seven men face over 40 charges for child sexual exploitation in Bristol involving 11 teenage victims. The alleged offences occurred between 2022-2025. Read the latest developments.
Avon and Somerset Police charge seven men with over 40 offences against 11 teenagers in a major child sexual exploitation investigation. Learn about the case details and community response.
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 young Palestinian boy shares his traumatic experience of surviving an Israeli airstrike that killed his family, as UK politicians debate arms exports to Israel.
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 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.
Two predatory cousins have been sentenced to over 28 years for systematically grooming and sexually exploiting five vulnerable teenagers in a shocking case that has rocked West Yorkshire communities.
Survivors of grooming gangs withdraw from government inquiry, accusing Sir Keir Starmer of failing victims and making a 'mockery' of their suffering in explosive joint letter.
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.
Baroness Louise Casey resigns from landmark inquiry, warning that victims' lack of faith in the process threatens its credibility and ability to deliver justice.
Labour MP Jess Phillips dramatically quits government investigation into grooming gangs, citing broken trust with victims and systemic failures in handling abuse cases.
A landmark legal case compels Britain's independent inquiry into child sexual exploitation to reconsider its approach after victim Fiona Goddard challenged its handling of abuse allegations.
Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry faces crisis as three key victims resign in protest against chairman's controversial remarks about Pakistani heritage perpetrators, throwing the high-profile investigation into turmoil.
The UK's landmark grooming gangs investigation descends into turmoil as victims' representatives resign amid allegations of a toxic environment and leadership failures, raising concerns about justice for survivors.
Devastating Pennsylvania collision claims lives of two young Amish sisters aged 7 and 8, leaving their community in mourning as two other children remain hospitalised with serious injuries.
A predatory grooming gang of Eastern European men who systematically targeted vulnerable teenage girls, plying them with cigarettes and alcohol before subjecting them to horrific sexual assaults, are now facing substantial prison sentences following a lan
The national broadcaster sparks outrage with radio discussion exploring alternative terms for paedophiles, drawing criticism from victims' advocates and political figures.
A woman's pursuit of justice for alleged childhood sexual abuse ends in dismissal as prosecutors cite 'confidential' reasons, leaving victims' advocates outraged.