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UK Smacking Ban: Celebrities Clash Over Child Discipline Laws

The long-standing legal defence of 'reasonable punishment' for physical discipline of children faces potential abolition across all UK nations, sparking heated debate between supporters and opponents including prominent public figures.

Council data breach exposes victim to rapist

A vulnerable victim was forced to flee her home after council officials accidentally revealed her new address to the violent sex attacker who tormented her, in a catastrophic data protection failure.

Children's books pulled after QR codes hijacked with porn

Major book retailers urgently remove children's titles after disturbing discovery that innocent-looking QR codes redirect young readers to pornographic websites, sparking safety concerns across the publishing industry.

Maximise Your Child's £9,000 Junior ISA Allowance

Discover expert strategies for navigating Junior ISA rules, comparing account types, and building substantial tax-free savings for your children's future in our comprehensive 2025 guide.

Sturgeon's child care scheme branded 'shambolic'

A scathing independent review reveals Nicola Sturgeon's flagship scheme to transform the lives of looked-after children has descended into chaos, with devastating consequences for Scotland's most vulnerable young people.

Denmark plans social media ban for under-16s

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 16, citing mental health crisis and 'stolen childhoods' in major policy address.

Denmark plans social media ban for under-15s

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 15, warning platforms are 'robbing children of their childhood' in major digital wellbeing initiative.

How to talk to children about disturbing news

Child psychologists reveal practical strategies for discussing violence and traumatic news events with children of all ages. Learn how to create safe spaces for conversation and protect young minds.

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