£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.
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.
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.'
Miles Cross sentenced to 14 years for selling lethal substances online. He refused to help police identify at-risk victims. Read the full shocking details of the case.
Miles Cross, 33, set up a business preying on vulnerable people online, selling a lethal chemical. Two people died. Read the full story and the urgent calls for action.
Miles Cross, 33, set up a business targeting vulnerable people on a suicide forum, selling lethal chemical kits. Two people died. Read the full story and the police response.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pope Leo XIV expresses profound disappointment after his home state of Illinois legalises medically assisted suicide. Read his call for greater respect for life.
Manchester United defender Rhys Bennett urges people not to struggle in silence after his father's suicide, highlighting men's mental health awareness.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A stark new study highlights a crisis in young people's mental wellbeing. We examine the findings and the urgent call for action. If you are struggling, support is available.
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.
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.
The mother of Riley Townsend pays tribute to her 'amazing' son after an inquest into his death. The 12-year-old had been waiting three years for a vital autism assessment.
A 17-year-old's tragic suicide after accessing her mental health files has ignited calls for reform in how sensitive medical information is shared with young people in the UK.
Madylin and Sullivan Sweeten open up about their brother Sawyer's suicide on the Everybody Loves Raymond reunion special, discussing grief and suicide prevention.
Leah Bishop, 14, from Kent died from an overdose. The inquest heard she felt 'anxious, isolated and alone' at school. Her mother remembers a creative and vibrant girl.
A former youth detention centre worker has been acquitted on three sexual assault charges, while the jury deadlocked on five others in a major abuse scandal. Discover the latest developments.
An inquest hears staff at a specialist unit failed to share that Mia Lucas, 12, had tied a ligature hours before her death. For confidential support call the Samaritans.
A woman in her 60s took her own life with an electric chainsaw in a French DIY store carpark. The incident follows two other recent suicides linked to bullying in France.
Dallas Cowboys' Solomon Thomas opens up about coping with teammate Marshawn Kneeland's tragic death and shares crucial mental health advice for athletes.
A 16-year-old student has tragically died after falling from a window at the prestigious Regis High School in Manhattan. The incident raises urgent questions about youth mental health support in schools.
Chelsea Football Club issues strong statement after Under-19s face racist chanting during UEFA Youth League match in Baku, calling for immediate UEFA investigation.