Toddler drinks 'disinfectant' from McDonald's Happy Meal
A two-year-old girl was rushed to hospital in Germany after drinking from a McDonald's Happy Meal bottle allegedly filled with cleaning fluid. Police are investigating.
Category : Search result: child safety UK
Over 300 Nigerian Schoolchildren Kidnapped
Gunmen abducted more than 300 students and teachers from a Catholic school in Nigeria. Read the latest on this developing crisis and the rescue efforts underway.
Girl, 12, injured in Kennington hit-and-run
A mother describes the horror of a hit-and-run that left her 12-year-old daughter with severe injuries. New data reveals 433 children are hurt on London school runs annually. Join the call for safer streets.
Child rapist jailed for 47 offences against seven victims
Barthimaus Ehiemere, described as a 'prolific and depraved' paedophile, has been sentenced to 18 years for 47 sex crimes against children. Read the full report on this disturbing case.
Kendall: Ofcom must use online safety powers now
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall urges Ofcom to fully implement Online Safety Act amid concerns about AI chatbots and child protection delays. Public trust at stake.
Roblox mandates age verification for UK chat in 2026
Roblox rolls out compulsory age verification to protect children from adult strangers. New chat restrictions based on age groups will become mandatory in the UK next year.
Schoolgirl escapes kidnappers in Nigeria attack
A schoolgirl has escaped after being abducted in a Nigerian school attack that left one staff member dead. Read the latest on the rescue efforts.
Roblox blocks child-adult chats after grooming claims
Roblox introduces facial age estimation to prevent children talking to adult strangers following multiple lawsuits alleging platform enabled predators to groom young users.
Asbestos in Play Sand Forces School Closures Across UK
Over 70 schools closed due to asbestos-contaminated play sand. Learn about the recalled products, health risks, and official safety advice for parents.
6 in 7 Children in Poverty in UK Town
In Newport, Middlesbrough, six out of seven children grow up in poverty. Families and local services demand the two-child benefit cap be scrapped as the government prepares a new strategy.
Two-year-old boy dies in 20-floor fall from window
A two-year-old boy has died after falling from the twentieth floor of a Newark apartment block. The tragic accident has sparked urgent calls for improved window safety in high-rise buildings.
Boy, 2, strangled by jacket drawstring at nursery
Two-year-old Leanardo Ricci died after his jacket drawstring caught on a tree branch while playing outside at his nursery in Bibbiena, Italy. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.
US Indigenous Child Removal Crisis Continues
Shocking investigation reveals US child welfare systems still separate Native American families at disproportionate rates. Learn about this ongoing crisis and its devastating impact.
Online grooming crimes double, youngest victim aged four
Shocking NSPCC report reveals online grooming offences have doubled since 2018, with Snapchat involved in 40% of cases. Youngest victim just four years old. Urgent action needed.
Boy, 5, dies after wall collapse at Sidcup golf centre
A five-year-old boy has died after a wall collapsed at Sidcup Family Golf Centre in Chislehurst. A six-year-old girl was also injured. Police and HSE are investigating.
Boy, 5, dies after wall collapse at golf centre
A five-year-old boy has died after a wall collapsed at a Sidcup golf centre. A six-year-old girl was injured. Police and health and safety officials are investigating.
Boy, 5, dies after Sidcup golf centre wall collapse
A five-year-old boy has tragically died after a wall collapsed at Family Golf in Sidcup. A six-year-old girl was also injured. Police investigation underway.
New UK law tackles AI child abuse material
A proposed UK law empowers watchdogs to test AI models for child safety before release, as reports of AI-generated abuse material more than double. Learn how this aims to protect children.
New UK law allows AI testing to stop child abuse images
New UK legislation permits tech firms and child safety agencies to test AI tools for vulnerabilities in generating child sexual abuse material, aiming to prevent harm at source.
Snapchat groomer jailed for 28 years for child rape
Senior NHS manager Paul Lipscombe sentenced to 28 years for raping girls groomed on Snapchat and selling AI-generated child abuse videos. Police believe there may be more victims.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Budget
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm the two-child benefit cap will be lifted in the budget, a move costing £2.8bn aimed at tackling child poverty. Read the latest.
Reeves hints at two-child benefit cap removal in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests scrapping the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
Melbourne Airport Runway Incidents Prompt Safety Review
Two passenger planes narrowly avoided construction vehicles at Melbourne Airport after crews missed temporary runway shortening. Read the full safety investigation.
Teen demands school phone ban after beheading videos
A 17-year-old from Devon calls for smartphone ban in UK schools after exposure to violent content. Join the debate on protecting children from harmful online material.
Reeves to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to abolish two-child benefit cap, potentially lifting 350,000 children from poverty. Budget announcement expected this month.
Australia Pushes to Ban Roblox for Under-16s
Australian regulators are targeting Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for children, raising questions about online safety and gaming platform regulation worldwide.
Missing 11-year-old boy: Police appeal for information
Metropolitan Police launch urgent search for missing 11-year-old South London boy last seen on Thursday evening. Public asked to report any sightings immediately.
Islington women change routines over safety fears
Women in Islington are taking drastic measures to avoid being followed by suspicious men, with many sharing chilling experiences of feeling watched and targeted in their own neighbourhood.
Roblox Child Safety Investigation: Hidden Dangers Exposed
New investigation reveals serious concerns about child safety, predatory practices, and inadequate parental controls within the popular Roblox gaming platform used by millions of children worldwide.
Schoolboy, 11, fatally hit by train while on phone
A heartbreaking rail accident report reveals how an 11-year-old boy's mobile phone use contributed to a fatal level crossing incident, sparking urgent safety warnings.
Page 3 of 4