A police force has issued a formal apology after a vulnerable woman was murdered at a known sex offender's residence that had been operating unlawfully for six months, raising serious questions about public protection failures.
A desperate search is underway for a vulnerable 15-year-old boy who vanished after being captured on CCTV wiping away tears moments before his disappearance from south London.
Major energy suppliers OVO and Octopus are distributing free electric blankets to vulnerable customers struggling with heating costs this winter. Discover how the initiative works and who qualifies for support.
The NHS has identified 11 vulnerable groups who should come forward for autumn Covid boosters as hospital admissions rise. Find out if you're eligible for additional protection.
A convicted teacher faces extended prison time after being found guilty of sexually abusing 18 former students at a residential school in a shocking case that spanned years.
A senior family court judge faces removal from sensitive cases after the Court of Appeal overturned 16 rulings involving vulnerable children, citing 'serious concerns' about her handling of abuse evidence.
An NHS doctor identifies five vulnerable groups at serious risk this winter and explains why immediate vaccination is crucial for protection against flu and COVID-19.
A leading UK energy supplier is rolling out free electric heaters and standing charge waivers to support vulnerable households through winter amid rising energy costs.
PC John Edwards dismissed from South Wales Police following gross misconduct hearing over relationship with domestic abuse victim in Merthyr Tydfil
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.
A damning report reveals shocking safety failures after a care home resident with swallowing difficulties died from choking on a jam doughnut, prompting urgent calls for reform in elderly care standards.
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.
The NHS is rolling out three groundbreaking COVID-19 treatments to protect the most vulnerable, including molnupiravir and ritonavir, offering new hope for high-risk patients across the UK.
The Home Office confronts potential legal action following a scathing report revealing systematic failures in protecting vulnerable children from modern slavery and exploitation.
Exclusive Home Office data reveals how criminal networks are systematically grooming vulnerable children for county lines operations across the UK, with police struggling to contain the escalating crisis.
Exclusive: The heartbreaking final question a vulnerable woman asked police moments before she was found dead, as coroner rules systemic failures contributed to tragedy.
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.
A Metropolitan Police constable has been dismissed after beginning an inappropriate sexual relationship with a vulnerable woman he met through his duties, in a serious breach of professional standards.
Secret filming reveals systematic neglect and mistreatment of dementia patients at a Somerset care facility, prompting urgent regulatory action and family outrage.
The UK's two-child benefit limit explained: How this policy affects family finances and why campaigners demand its abolition as child poverty rises.
British Gas announces £2,000 energy efficiency grants for vulnerable households struggling with bills - find out if you're eligible for this crucial financial assistance.
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.
A looming US government shutdown threatens to disrupt healthcare for millions of vulnerable Americans, with Medicaid services and medical research facing immediate suspension as political deadlock continues.
Shocking inquiry finds vulnerable children faced catastrophic consequences when Covid-19 restrictions severed access to essential healthcare and support systems across the UK.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a delayed police alert system might have prevented tragic outcomes for missing individuals across the UK, as families demand answers.
The 'Fragile Fashion' trend sees celebrities like Ariana Grande and Kendall Jenner embracing a delicate, vulnerable aesthetic. But experts warn it could glamorise poor mental health and unrealistic body standards. Discover the psychology behind this contr
The death of Cornelius Taylor, a 66-year-old man experiencing homelessness in Atlanta, has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about the city's support systems for its most vulnerable residents.
An investigation reveals a worrying trend of isolated and distressed adolescents forming deep, and potentially dangerous, emotional bonds with artificial intelligence chatbots, raising alarms among child safety experts.
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.