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.
A teenage girl has died and another is seriously hurt after a minibus crash in Tadcaster. Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman and are appealing for witnesses.
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.
Authorities in California plead for witnesses after a deadly shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton kills four, including three children. Police search for multiple suspects.
Two people have been seriously injured in a violent disturbance at Elizabeth City shopping centre in Adelaide. Police have arrested a suspect and a full investigation is underway. Witnesses are urged to come forward.
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.
A 17-year-old girl has died and a 19-year-old man is fighting for his life after a serious collision on the A19 near Sunderland. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A man in his 50s has died after a serious single-vehicle crash on the A303 in Somerset. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. One person remains in a life-threatening condition.
US authorities charge fugitive ex-Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding with murdering a witness. A $15m reward is offered for his capture. Read the full story.
Labour councillor Kathleen Fraser provided character witness for serial sex attacker Ronald Evans. She was suspended 18 months after victim's complaint. Read the shocking details.
Nigel McCrery, creator of BBC's Silent Witness and New Tricks, left a £10,000 estate after his terminal illness. Discover the legacy of the former police officer turned screenwriter.
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.
Alicia Ternent, 69, tragically died after being struck by a van in an Alnwick Morrisons car park. Police are appealing for witnesses to the October 29 incident.
Survivors of an international assassination attempt in Bali have gone into hiding after firebomb attacks and threats, refusing to testify against three Australians facing trial. Read the full story.
Lenard White faces life sentences after ordering his cousin to murder 17-year-old Isabella Scavelli, who reported his sexual assault. Read the shocking details.
A 20-year-old man has died after being stabbed multiple times in a Nottingham street. Police have launched a murder investigation and are urging witnesses to come forward.
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
The investigation into One Direction star Liam Payne's sudden death faces significant delays as authorities await vital eyewitness accounts and medical documentation, pushing the inquest back by approximately 12 months.
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 details from the Southport child sexual exploitation inquiry reveal disturbing witness accounts and systemic failures in child protection systems.
A US judge has prohibited cameras from the high-profile trial involving conservative activist Charlie Kirk and Erika, citing significant security risks and potential witness intimidation.
Virginia Giuffre's brother speaks out as mounting pressure builds for Prince Andrew's prosecution, with insiders reportedly coming forward with crucial information about the disgraced royal's activities.
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.
Ministers under fire as long-awaited legislation to protect witnesses and victims remains stalled, nearly two years after nine-year-old Olivia's murder shocked the nation.
A clinical psychologist's controversial evidence resulted in twelve children being removed from their mothers before her testimony was completely discredited and thrown out of court, revealing serious concerns about expert witness practices in family proc
Former PM Rishi Sunak becomes the sole politician permitted to review classified witness evidence in high-stakes China espionage investigation, raising questions about transparency and national security protocols.
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.
In a dramatic legal turnaround, Colombia's Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of former president Álvaro Uribe for witness tampering and fraud, sending shockwaves through the nation's political landscape.