£500m Youth Plan Aims to End 'Safe at Home, Not in Between'
The government pledges £500m for youth services, aiming for a safe space within a 10-minute walk for every young person in Peckham, tackling loneliness and youth violence.
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New £500m Youth Strategy Aims to Create Safe Spaces
Labour's first national youth strategy in 15 years pledges £500 million to rebuild youth services, inspired by a child's plea: 'I'm safe at school, safe at home, but not in between.'
US Citizen Wrongfully Detained by ICE for 10 Days
A Maryland woman, a US citizen, was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for ten days following a routine traffic stop. Her case highlights systemic failures in ICE verification procedures.
US Citizen Released After 5 Weeks in ICE Custody
A Maryland woman, a US citizen, was held by ICE for over a month. Her release highlights systemic failures in immigration enforcement. Read the full investigation.
Can youth club revival help the 'anxious generation'?
As the UK government unveils a new youth strategy, we examine the devastating impact of austerity on youth centres and the skilled workers who can turn a tube carriage into a safe space.
Maduro Held in 'Hellhole' US Prison: Violence, Rats, Overcrowding
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is detained in New York's notorious Metropolitan Detention Center, described by inmates as a 'hell on earth' due to violence and squalor. Read the shocking details.
Maduro Held in US 'Hellhole' Prison: Violence and Overcrowding
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro is detained in New York's notorious Metropolitan Detention Center, described as 'hell on earth' with rampant violence and barbaric conditions. Discover the shocking details.
£13m of public money given to LGBT Youth Scotland
Exclusive: Over £13million in taxpayer funds has been given to LGBT Youth Scotland in the past decade, despite its former CEO being a convicted paedophile. Read the full investigation.
£13m of public money given to LGBT Youth Scotland
Exclusive: Over £13million in taxpayer funds has been given to LGBT Youth Scotland in the past decade, despite its former chief being a convicted paedophile. Read the full investigation.
Inside the Brooklyn Jail Holding Nicolas Maduro
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is detained in New York's notorious Metropolitan Detention Center, a facility plagued by violence, maggots in food, and chronic understaffing. Read the shocking details.
Decline in Saturday jobs creating 'lost generation'
Former Labour minister Alan Milburn warns the collapse of teenage Saturday jobs is leaving a generation unprepared for work. His review may overhaul youth benefits to mirror Australian models.
Decline in Saturday jobs risks a 'lost generation'
Former Labour minister Alan Milburn warns the collapse of traditional Saturday jobs is leaving young people unprepared for work. His review may overhaul youth benefits, inspired by Australian models.
Nick Knowles emotional as DIY SOS rebuilds youth club
DIY SOS host Nick Knowles was overcome with emotion while rebuilding a crucial youth club in Beverley. The BBC One Christmas special highlights the project's profound community impact. Stream the episode now on BBC iPlayer.
Weekly Protests Target 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Jail
Every Sunday, protesters gather at the notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre in Florida's Everglades, demanding its closure and highlighting alleged human rights abuses. Meet the people behind the growing movement.
US Army veteran detained by ICE after Georgia traffic stop
A Jamaica-born US military veteran and grandfather faces deportation after 50 years in America, detained following a routine traffic violation in Georgia. His fiancée calls it a 'travesty'.
Milburn Review to Scrutinise Youth Minimum Wage Rise
Former minister Alan Milburn warns of a 'lost generation' as he launches a review into youth inactivity, questioning if the rising minimum wage prices young people out of jobs. Read his stark analysis.
Two Teens on Run After Seven Escape Detention Centre
Two teenagers remain on the run in Tasmania after a mass escape from Ashley Youth Detention Centre. Five others have been recaptured following a police search. Read the latest updates.
Drug Gangs Target One in Nine UK Teenagers
Shocking new research reveals over 120,000 teens in England and Wales were exploited into drug and weapon crimes last year. Discover the findings and urgent calls for action.
10-year-old killed in Russian school knife attack
A 15-year-old pupil has been arrested after a fatal stabbing at a Moscow region school, marking Russia's second such tragedy this week. Read the latest details.
Liverpool's Kai Morrall, 15, joins Leeds United
Liverpool academy winger Kai Morrall, 15, has left the club to join Leeds United in search of a clearer first-team pathway. The Republic of Ireland youth international leaves after eight years. Read the full story.
Survey: 1 in 9 UK Teens Approached by Criminals
Shocking new data reveals 1 in 9 UK teenagers are asked to handle drugs or weapons. Over 120,000 are exploited. Discover the findings and solutions.
Decorated US Army Veteran Faces Deportation to Jamaica
Godfrey Wade, a 65-year-old Jamaican-born US Army veteran, is detained in Georgia facing deportation. His case highlights the removal of immigration protections for non-citizen veterans under Trump.
Oxford Immigration Detention Centre Reopens Amid Protests
The Home Office has reopened the Campsfield immigration detention facility in Kidlington to hold up to 400 male asylum seekers and foreign offenders, sparking local anger and protests.
Parents Not Told as Children Moved Between NT Detention Centres
Northern Territory corrections faces criticism for transferring youth detainees without legally required parental notification. Discover the political fallout and family concerns.
NSW Law Change Makes Child Convictions Easier
New South Wales reforms doli incapax protection, removing requirement for courts to consider child's moral capacity. Critics warn this could increase juvenile detention.
UEFA fines Qarabag after racist abuse of Chelsea youth team
Chelsea's youth team faced racist abuse in Azerbaijan, prompting UEFA to fine Qarabag £4,379 and impose a suspended stadium ban. Read the full investigation details.
ICE Wrongly Detains Innocent Man in Dallas
US immigration authorities detained the wrong man in Dallas, holding Maher Tarabishi for weeks despite mistaken identity. Read how this shocking error unfolded.
Youth football coach sacked over cocaine post in league chat
A youth football coach in Belfast has been permanently removed after posting a detailed cocaine price list in a league WhatsApp group. The club and league have activated safeguarding procedures.
Arsenal Teen Dowman's Sensational Solo Goal Stuns Bayern
15-year-old Max Dowman scored a breathtaking solo goal for Arsenal's youth team against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Youth League. The teenage sensation continues to impress in his debut season.
Amputee's health declines in US immigration detention
Rodney Taylor, a double amputee detained for nearly a year in Georgia, faces deteriorating health as Senator Raphael Warnock intervenes. Read his story and the call for action.
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