Grooming gang probes dropped due to human error
Exclusive: Critical investigations into grooming gangs halted due to administrative failures, raising serious questions about police procedures and victim support.
Exclusive: Critical investigations into grooming gangs halted due to administrative failures, raising serious questions about police procedures and victim support.
A senior shipping company director faces jail after sexually assaulting a child mid-air, telling authorities he was confused and thought she was his wife in shocking court case.
Healthcare provider MaineHealth launches urgent investigation after multiple families receive death notifications for relatives who were still alive, raising serious concerns about patient data management.
Shocking new NHS data reveals obesity levels in young children have reached their highest point outside of pandemic years, with stark inequalities between wealthy and deprived areas.
A major HMRC system error has left thousands of parents without vital child benefit payments, prompting urgent parliamentary scrutiny and demands for immediate solutions.
A High Court ruling has determined that a London teenager sent to Ghana to escape gang exploitation can remain there temporarily, in a landmark case about child protection versus parental rights.
A High Court judge has decided a 15-year-old British boy should stay in Ghana to finish his exams after being tricked into travelling there, in a complex international custody case.
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.
A tragic case of fatal child abuse sees California father sentenced to 25 years to life for violently shaking his 3-month-old son, exposing the devastating consequences of shaken baby syndrome.
A woman forced into marriage as a child now fights for her life, needing to raise £80,000 to avoid execution for her husband's death in a case exposing deep social injustices.
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's cautious approach to child poverty, opting for gradual reform over immediate universal credit expansion despite rising hardship across Britain.
Fast fashion giant Shein has removed all sex dolls from its platform after French authorities launched a probe into items bearing disturbing resemblance to children, sparking international concern.
In a stunning Walford twist, Vicki Fowler's world is turned upside down by a child revelation, but an unexpected ally emerges to support her through the emotional turmoil.
A woman stands accused of orchestrating a cruel three-year harassment campaign against Kate and Gerry McCann, sending hundreds of malicious messages about their missing daughter Madeleine.
New research reveals that structured, purposeful play is essential for developing crucial life skills in children, with experts calling for a fundamental shift in educational approaches.
A young mother has been spared prison after her baby was thrown from a car window during a dramatic motorway collision in West Yorkshire.
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions issues urgent alert about little-known savings rule that could stop Universal Credit and other benefit payments immediately.
New scientific evidence debunks the long-held belief that sugar causes hyperactivity in children. Discover what the research really says about sugar's effects on behaviour.
Exclusive investigation reveals how criminals are exploiting HMRC's repayment system, leaving thousands of taxpayers out of pocket. Learn how to protect yourself from this sophisticated fraud.
A young woman forced into marriage as a child faces imminent execution in Iran unless her family can raise £80,000 in diyah compensation for a crime committed when she was a minor.
An alarming investigation reveals how Australia is systematically failing its children through regressive policies, childcare scandals, and punitive approaches that undermine their future.
In a devastating Coronation Street twist, Tyrone Dobbs uncovers a terrifying secret about young Ruby's wellbeing that will change their lives forever.
The Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles becomes the latest US diocese to seek bankruptcy protection, facing a flood of new sexual abuse lawsuits following Louisiana's expanded legal window for victims.
A shocking NHS computer glitch is automatically replacing medical terms with embarrassing slang in patient records, causing distress and raising serious data security questions across UK hospitals.
A British family's dream holiday to Turkey turned into a nightmare after their teenage son was refused boarding due to a common passport error that could catch out thousands of travellers.
Exclusive: A grieving mother transforms unimaginable tragedy into a powerful force for change, creating new protections for vulnerable children across the UK.
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
Exclusive: Ministers were repeatedly warned about critical system errors before a registered sex offender was mistakenly released from Chelmsford prison, raising serious questions about public safety and government accountability.
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.