Victoria's prestigious Ballarat Grammar school takes drastic action, suspending new boarding placements following disturbing child safety reports. Internal review reveals systemic failures as authorities investigate.
A nationwide AMBER Alert ends in relief as 6-year-old Elsie McCabe is discovered hidden in a cardboard box in Pennsylvania woodland, hundreds of miles from her Louisiana home. The extraordinary cross-state recovery operation involved multiple law enforcem
More than fifty unaccompanied child asylum seekers remain missing after disappearing from official accommodation in Kent, raising serious safeguarding concerns and questions about the UK's care system for vulnerable young migrants.
Tax authorities face scrutiny as privacy experts reveal HMRC likely broke data protection laws while investigating child benefit claims, raising serious concerns about citizen privacy rights.
A family holiday in Greece turns to tragedy as a three-year-old British girl dies after being found unconscious in a hotel pool, sparking an urgent investigation.
A south London local authority finds itself under the spotlight after being identified in a major government report examining child exploitation risks across the country, raising serious questions about safeguarding practices.
A woman travelling from Italy to Britain had her child benefit payments suspended after failing to board her flight, raising questions about the DWP's real-time monitoring systems.
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke unites with MPs, charities and celebrities in urgent call for government to reinstate legally-binding child poverty targets as crisis deepens across Britain.
An East London family reveals their shocking living conditions as mushrooms sprout from damp walls in their children's bedroom, exposing Britain's housing crisis.
Exclusive inquiry revelations show desperate attempts to reintegrate the Southport attacker into education system less than a year before tragic stabbing spree that shocked the nation.
Three men have been charged with multiple child sexual offences in Rochdale following a major police investigation into grooming and exploitation of vulnerable victims.
A German woman on trial for stalking charges broke down in tears as she told a court she believes she is the missing British girl Madeleine McCann, in a shocking twist to the long-running mystery.
As Britain faces a growing poverty crisis, experts reveal why governments consistently fail to protect both the youngest and oldest generations simultaneously. Discover the political and economic forces creating this impossible choice.
New research exposes devastating child poverty crisis across England, with nearly all children in dozens of regions growing up in financially struggling families.
Discover the top family-friendly hotels in London that combine luxury amenities with child-focused facilities for the perfect family getaway in the capital.
Exclusive: The popular video-sharing platform stands accused of reneging on crucial child protection commitments, sparking outrage among safety campaigners and MPs.
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has entered a bidding war with Pfizer for obesity-focused biotech firm Metsera, potentially disrupting the US company's planned acquisition in a major power play for obesity treatment dominance.
Notorious double murderer Colin Pitchfork will remain behind bars after the Parole Board rejects his latest release application, citing ongoing risk to the public.
A dangerous sexual predator from North London has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment after admitting to grooming and raping a vulnerable four-year-old boy in a disturbing case that has shocked the community.
The entertainment world mourns as Floyd Roger Myers Jr, who played a young Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's iconic opening sequence, passes away unexpectedly at age 42.
A British mother lost her child benefit payments after the DWP ruled she had 'emigrated' to Norway - despite never actually boarding the flight to Oslo she'd booked. Discover how a bureaucratic loophole is costing families their entitlements.
Two decades after 14-year-old Charlene Downes vanished from Blackpool, new analysis reveals how her tragic story was sensationalised and exploited by media and conspiracy theorists alike.
An explosive investigation reveals how Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry has descended into turmoil, with allegations of political interference and systemic failures threatening justice for victims.
Queensland announces groundbreaking public sex offender registry as Daniel Morcombe's parents push for Australia-wide implementation to enhance child safety.
New research reveals that only complete removal of the controversial two-child benefit limit will significantly reduce child poverty, as partial reforms fall short.
A mother and father have been found guilty of murdering their infant son in a harrowing case that saw emotional breakdowns in the dock during the trial at Winchester Crown Court.
A Polish woman who previously claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann faced questioning in a Polish court regarding alleged stalking offences against a police officer.
A man and woman have been arrested following the death of a one-year-old girl who came into contact with harmful chemicals at a property in London, as police continue their investigation.
Popular AI chatbot platform Character AI takes drastic measures to block suicide-related content following Guardian investigation revealing risks to vulnerable children and teenagers.
Women who survived childhood sexual exploitation by grooming gangs have issued a direct challenge to Nigel Farage, demanding he retract what they describe as 'deeply harmful' remarks that politicised their trauma.