32 h. ago In my 30s and 40s I convinced myself that I needed children. I spent thousands on IVF... but now I realise the truth. This is why I'm so glad I'm child

Every week I make a point of checking in with my friend Lucy. She has been going through a difficult time over the past couple of years, ever since her son - her only child - cut her out of his life.

Politics

39 h. ago I spent years desperate to have a baby and £30,000 on IVF, but here's the surprising reason I'm so glad to be child

Every week I make a point of checking in with my friend Lucy. She has been going through a difficult time over the past couple of years, ever since her son - her only child - cut her out of his life.

Economics

40 h. ago Los Angeles County to pay $20 million to family of boy tortured to death by his parents

The child’s parents pleaded no contest to charges of murder and torture in 2024

Economics

3 d. ago New ‘clampdown’ on Child Benefit fraud to help UK Government save £350 million

A new specialist team is expected to stop over £350 million in Child Benefit fraud and error over the next five years.

Economics

4 d. ago HMRC issues 'one week' tax deadline warning for these workers

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging certain workers to do one thing before time runs out and they risk a major fine

Events

6 d. ago HMRC tax warning for anyone with a side hustle that earns them more than £1,000

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns those with a side hustle to be aware of common tax mistakes

Events

6 d. ago HMRC issues safety alert to anyone with a National Insurance number

HMRC has issued an urgent warning

Events

6 d. ago HMRC issues urgent warning to anyone with a National Insurance number

You could be exposing yourself to potential scams

Events

7 d. ago Fifth of parents say one major thing is keeping their child from party invites

Two thirds of parents worry their child is missing out on having fun with their friends and strengthening bonds as a result of their food allergies

Society

7 d. ago Parents reveal heartbreaking reason they believe their children haven’t been invited to a party

ONE in five parents believe their child hasn’t been invited to a party, because of their food allergies. A poll of 500 mums and dads of children with intolerances found 40 per cent think fellow parents fear buying the wrong thing. More than half (56 per cent) worry their child is missing out on having...

Society

1 week ago Who are Elon Musk's parents? Billionaire's father accused of child sexual abuse

Elon Musk’s father Errol Musk has been accused of child sexual abuse by five of his own children and stepchildren

Society

1 week ago Former DWP employee urges all parents to claim Child Benefit to boost State Pension payments

Sandra Wrench shares three crucial reasons parents should not ignore Child Benefit.

Society

1 week ago The ‘invisible’ condition impacting one in five children: Not ‘growing pains’

Chronic pain affects every aspect of a child’s life – from sport, school and friendships, to parents’ ability to work

Politics

1 week ago State pensioners warned over 67 per cent 'double tax' after HMRC rule change

The Treasury has issued an official response to a petition calling for the Government to stop the reforms, which will come into effect from the start of the next financial year on April 6, 2027

Events

1 week ago Parents who do 9 things have kids with exceptional social skills, says psychologist

A child psychologist has shared the nine things that parents can do to help make sure their children will have exceptional social skills as both a child and as they navigate adulthood

Events

1 week ago New tax warning to Scots as thousands of people receive HMRC fines

Around 20,000 Scots received a total of £5.5 million in fines for late Self Assessment tax returns.

Events

1 week ago I always thought narcissism was just a buzzword – until I read a book and realised I was a hapless victim

After reading a new book, ‘My Parent the Peacock’, Charlotte Cripps realised that narcissistic parenting may well have been at play in her large family. She explains how she was cast in the role of the ‘golden child’, and the impact of this on her later life

Events

1 week ago 'Is that the naughty nurse who tried to kill me?' Chilling words of child whose parents believe he was targeted by Lucy Letby. LIZ HULL reveals their shattering testimony

It is the afternoon of Monday August 21, 2023 and Britain's worst-ever serial child killer has just been sentenced to a record 14 whole life sentences.

Events

2 w. ago HMRC warning as parents to have child benefit stopped in September

You could also see a drop in your Universal Credit payments

Events

2 w. ago Third of UK parents have sought special needs assessment for their child, survey finds

Parentkind charity also says 33% of parents of children with special educational needs reported financial strainOne in three parents have sought a special needs assessment for their child, according to a survey that reveals a surge in demand for special needs support in schools across the UK.The figures were released amid mounting apprehension in England over national plans to reform special needs provision amid rising costs and a severe shortage of dedicated special school places. Continue reading...

Society